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Gardner's syndrome: a case report.

C M Sealey1, B R Parry

  • 1Department of Oral Medicine and Oral Surgery, School of Dentistry, University of Otago, Dunedin.

The New Zealand Dental Journal
|July 1, 1990
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Gardner's syndrome presents with dental issues and jaw osteomas. Early diagnosis is crucial due to the high risk of intestinal polyps becoming cancerous, necessitating timely surgical intervention.

Area of Science:

  • Dentistry
  • Genetics
  • Gastroenterology

Background:

  • Gardner's syndrome is a rare genetic disorder characterized by multiple intestinal polyps and extracolonic manifestations.
  • Key features include osteomas, particularly in the jaw, and various dental abnormalities.

Observation:

  • A case study of an adolescent male with Gardner's syndrome is presented.
  • The patient exhibited characteristic dental abnormalities and osteomas of the jaws.

Findings:

  • The syndrome carries a significant risk of malignant transformation of intestinal polyps.
  • Early detection and prophylactic colectomy are vital for patient survival.

Implications:

  • Dentists are uniquely positioned for early diagnosis of Gardner's syndrome.

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  • Awareness of oral and maxillofacial manifestations can facilitate timely referral and management.