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Gardner syndrome with odontogenic sinusitis: A case report
Kosuke Saito1, Motoki Sekine1, Fumiyuki Goto1
1Department of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery Tokai University School of Medicine Kanagawa Japan.
Clinical Case Reports
|July 1, 2021
Summary
Gardner syndrome with odontogenic sinusitis is rare. Suspect this condition in patients with multiple bone tumors, excess or impacted teeth, and odontomas for improved prognosis.
Area of Science:
- Dentistry
- Genetics
- Otolaryngology
Background:
- Gardner syndrome (GS) is a rare autosomal dominant disorder.
- GS is characterized by familial adenomatous polyposis, osteomas, and soft tissue tumors.
Observation:
- Odontogenic sinusitis is an uncommon complication of Gardner syndrome.
- Patients may present with multiple osteomas of the skull and facial bones.
Findings:
- The presence of excess teeth, impacted teeth, and odontomas can indicate Gardner syndrome.
- Odontogenic sinusitis should be considered in the differential diagnosis of patients with these clinical features.
Implications:
- Early diagnosis and prompt treatment of Gardner syndrome are crucial.
- Management of GS and its complications, such as odontogenic sinusitis, can improve patient outcomes.
