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Y Samatha¹, T Harsha Vardhan, A Ravi Kiran

¹Department of Oral Medicine and Radiology, Sibar Institute of Dental Sciences, Guntur 522509, Andhra Pradesh, India. saisamata@gmail.com

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Summary

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Crouzon syndrome, a genetic disorder, causes premature skull fusion and facial deformities. This study highlights the varied clinical presentations across two generations of an affected family.

Keywords:

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Craniofacial Anomalies
Medical Genetics

Background:

Crouzon syndrome is an autosomal dominant craniosynostotic disorder.
It is characterized by premature fusion of skull sutures, leading to craniofacial abnormalities.
Key features include craniosynostosis, midface hypoplasia, shallow orbits, proptosis, and hypertelorism.

Observation:

This report details the clinical variability of Crouzon syndrome.
Observations are presented across two generations of a single family.
Dentofacial deformities were noted as a significant manifestation.

Findings:

The study confirms the variable expressivity of Crouzon syndrome within a family.
Autosomal dominant inheritance pattern observed.
Dentofacial anomalies are a prominent feature, alongside classic craniosynostosis.

Implications:

Understanding the variable clinical spectrum is crucial for accurate diagnosis and management.
Genetic counseling for families with Crouzon syndrome is essential.
Further research into genotype-phenotype correlations can improve patient outcomes.