The Crouzan Syndrome-A Case Report
Published: May 1, 2013 | DOI: https://doi.org/10.7860/JCDR/2013/.2988
Manu Prasad, Ashwini S. Shetty, Manjula Shantaram
1. Consultant Surgeon, Department of Craniofacial Surgery,
Yenepoya University Hospital, Yenepoya University,
Mangalore 575 018, Karnataka, India.
2. Lecturer, Department of Anatomy,
Yenepoya Medical College, Yenepoya University,
Mangalore-575 018, Karnataka, India.
3. Associate Professor, Department of Biochemistry,
Yenepoya Medical College, Yenepoya University,
Mangalore 575 018, Karnataka, India.
Correspondence
Dr. Manu Prasad,
Department of Craniofacial Surgery
Yenepoya University Hospital, Yenepoya University, Mangalore
575 018, Karnataka, India.
E-mail: matrix.manu@gmail.com
The Crouzon syndrome is a genetic disorder which is known as the brachial arch syndrome. It is an autosomal dominant disorder which is one of a rare group of syndromes which is characterized by cranio synostosis or a premature closing of the cranial sutures. The major features are brachiocephaly, occular proptosis, an under developed maxilla, mid face hypoplasia, a rare cleft lip or palate, hypodontia (some teeth missing) and crowding of teeth. Due to the maxillary hypoplasia, the Crouzon syndrome patients generally have a considerable permanent underbite and they subsequently cannot chew by using their incisors. We have presented in this article, a case of the Crouzon syndrome which was seen in a girl who was aged six years, with similar symptoms and the multidisciplinary approach which has to be followed in managing the case.
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