CLEIDOCRANIAL DYSPLASIA WITH EPILEPSY- A CASE REPORT
Journal: University Journal of Surgery and Surgical Specialities (Vol.5, No. 8)Publication Date: 2019-10-01
Authors : CHIEKY AZYU;
Page : 128-129
Keywords : Cleidocranial dysplasia; Persistently open fontanelle; Aplasia of clavicles;
Abstract
Cleidocranial dysplasia, is a rare(1 per million) autosomal dominant skeletal disease. The disease is characterized by a persistently open fontanelle and skull sutures, hypoplastic or aplastic clavicles, dental abnormalities, short stature, wide pubic symphysis and variety of other skeletal changes. We report a case of cleidocranial dysplasia in a 12 year old girl and emphasize on the importance of clinical examination findings.
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