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Anencephalic infant with cleft palate and natal teeth: a case report
Kamile Marakoglu1, E Ferda Percin, Ismail Marakoglu
1Department of Family Medicine, Faculty of Medicine, University of Cumhuriyet, Sivas, Turkey. kmarak@cumhuriyet.edu.tr
Summary
Neonatal teeth are common in infants with cleft lip and palate. This case presents a unique combination of congenital anomalies and natal teeth, potentially representing a new clinical syndrome.
Area of Science:
- Pediatric Dentistry
- Clinical Genetics
- Neonatal Medicine
Background:
- Natal and neonatal teeth are frequently observed in infants diagnosed with complete unilateral and bilateral cleft lip and palate.
- Early identification and management of neonatal teeth are crucial for infant health and development.
Observation:
- This article details a patient presenting with intrauterine growth retardation, anencephaly, atrial septal defect, ventricular septal defect, and cleft palate.
- The patient also exhibited two maxillary first natal incisor teeth, a short neck, low-set ears, hypertelorism, retrognathia, and a simian crease on the right hand.
Findings:
- The described clinical presentation includes a rare constellation of congenital anomalies alongside neonatal teeth.
- No established syndrome conclusively correlates with this specific combination of findings.
Implications:
- This case may represent a previously undefined clinical syndrome characterized by neonatal teeth and multiple congenital anomalies.
- Further research is warranted to explore potential genetic or etiological links in similar cases.
