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Persistent buccopharyngeal membrane with cleft palate. A case report.
K G Pillai1, V V Kamath, G S Kumar
1Department of Oral Pathology, College of Dental Surgery, Manipal, India.
Oral Surgery, Oral Medicine, and Oral Pathology
|February 1, 1990
Summary
A persistent buccopharyngeal membrane can cause partial jaw fusion and difficulty opening the mouth, a condition known as partial syngnathia. This membrane, when associated solely with cleft palate, represents a distinct developmental defect.
Area of Science:
- Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery
- Developmental Biology
- Clinical Genetics
Background:
- Persistent buccopharyngeal membrane is a rare congenital anomaly.
- It can lead to partial syngnathia, characterized by fused jaws and limited mouth opening.
- This condition is often associated with syndromes like aglossia-adactylia and popliteal pterygium syndrome.
Observation:
- This report details a case of persistent buccopharyngeal membrane exclusively associated with cleft palate.
- The patient presented with symptoms indicative of partial syngnathia.
- No other features of known associated syndromes were observed.
Findings:
- The persistent buccopharyngeal membrane resulted in partial fusion of the jaws.
- The primary finding is the isolated occurrence of this membrane with cleft palate.
- This presentation suggests a distinct developmental defect separate from broader genetic syndromes.
Implications:
- Recognition of isolated persistent buccopharyngeal membrane with cleft palate is crucial for accurate diagnosis.
- Understanding this distinct entity aids in appropriate management and genetic counseling.
- Further research is warranted to elucidate the specific etiology and prevalence of this isolated defect.