Orofacial aspects in Noonan syndrome: 2 case report
Adriana de Oliveira Lira Ortega1, Renata de Oliveira Guaré, Nilce Samecima Kawaji
1Federal University of São Paulo, Brazil. aliraort@uol.com.br
Abstract:
Noonan syndrome (NS) is an autosomal dominant disorder characterized by dysmorphic facial features in association with short stature and heart disease. A webbed neck, chest deformities, mental retardation, and bleeding disorders are also frequently associated with this pathology. NS is relatively common, with an estimated incidence of 1 per 1,000 to 1 per 2,500 live births. Many cases have been reported in the dental literature, yet only a few of them describe some details of the oral features. The aim of this paper is to describe 2 cases of Noonan syndrome, emphasizing oral and facial aspects and particularities of the dental treatment in subjects affected by this genetic disease.
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