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Lowe syndrome: case report
1Hacettepe University, Faculty of Dentistry, Department of Pediatric Dentistry, Ankara, Turkey.
The Journal of Clinical Pediatric Dentistry
|November 7, 1999
Insights
Lowe syndrome, a genetic disorder, can manifest with distinct oral symptoms. This case highlights constricted palate, eruption cysts, and hematomas in a child with Lowe syndrome.
Area of Science:
- Genetics
- Pediatrics
- Oral Medicine
Background:
- Lowe syndrome is a rare genetic disorder.
- It impacts multiple organ systems including the central nervous system, eyes (lens), and kidneys.
- Understanding its diverse clinical manifestations is crucial for early diagnosis and management.
Observation:
- This report details the oral findings in a child diagnosed with Lowe syndrome.
- Observed oral anomalies included a constricted palate.
- Multiple eruption cysts and hematomas were also noted.
Findings:
- The case presents a specific constellation of oral findings associated with Lowe syndrome.
- These findings underscore the importance of thorough oral examinations in children with this condition.
- Constricted palate, eruption cysts, and hematomas are significant oral manifestations.
Implications:
- Early identification of these oral signs can aid in the diagnosis of Lowe syndrome.
- This knowledge can guide pediatricians and dentists in managing affected children.
- Further research into the oral manifestations of genetic disorders is warranted.
Abstract:
Lowe syndrome is a genetic multi-system disorder affecting the central nervous system, lens and kidney. In this report, constricted palate, multiple eruption cysts and hematomas as the oral findings of a child diagnosed with Lowe syndrome is presented.