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Ambras syndrome: A rare case report.
A Ishita1, G P Sujatha, G V Pramod
1Department of Oral Medicine and Radiology, Bapuji Dental College and Hospital, Davangere, Karnataka, India.
This case report details a rare instance of Ambras syndrome (AS), a condition involving congenital generalized hypertrichosis and gingival hyperplasia. The study highlights a 4-year-old boy with these rare symptoms and distinct facial features.
Area of Science:
- Genetics and rare diseases
- Dermatology and oral medicine
Background:
- Congenital generalized hypertrichosis and gingival hyperplasia are rare conditions, with hypertrichosis incidence reported as one in billions.
- These conditions, when occurring together, are termed Ambras syndrome (AS) and are typically present at birth or shortly after.
- Ambras syndrome is characterized by excessive hair growth and gingival fibromatosis, often accompanied by dysmorphic facial features.
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