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Treacher Collins syndrome.

Prachi Shete¹, Jv Tupkari, Tabita Benjamin

¹Departments of Oral Pathology and Microbiology, Government Dental College and Hospital, Mumbai, India.

Journal of Oral and Maxillofacial Pathology : JOMFP

|December 7, 2011

Summary

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Treacher Collins syndrome (TCS) is a rare genetic disorder affecting craniofacial development. This article presents a case study of a 20-year-old male diagnosed with TCS.

Keywords:

Autosomal dominance Treacher Collins syndrome first arch derivative genetic disease orofacial features

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Area of Science:

Genetics
Developmental Biology
Craniofacial Surgery

Background:

Treacher Collins syndrome (TCS) is an autosomal dominant disorder.
It involves congenital malformations of the first and second branchial arches.
TCS impacts the development of facial structures, including ears, eyelids, cheekbones, and jaws.

Observation:

This article details a clinical case of a 20-year-old male patient.
The patient presented with characteristic features of Treacher Collins syndrome.
The presentation highlights the variability in facial deformity extent.

Findings:

The case illustrates a typical presentation of Treacher Collins syndrome.
Diagnostic confirmation of TCS in the described patient.
Observation of the specific craniofacial anomalies in the affected individual.

Implications:

Understanding the phenotypic variability of Treacher Collins syndrome.
Informing clinical diagnosis and management strategies for TCS patients.
Contributing to the broader knowledge of branchial arch developmental disorders.