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Seckel Dwarfism-A Rare Autosomal Recessive Inherited Syndrome: A Case Report
Neeti Tatiya1, Rituraj Kesri2, Ankita Ukey3
1Department of Pedodontics and Preventive Dentistry, Saveetha Dental College, Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India.
Abstract:
Seckel syndrome, also commonly called Seckel dwarfism, is a rare congenital disorder and always associated with severe growth retardation in utero. This retarded growth lingers on and causes serious developmental deformities ensuing to short stature, microcephaly, mental retardation, and a beak-like nose. This case report intends to present an interesting case of a 14-year-old female patient with various clinical manifestations, typical radiographic features, and characteristic dental manifestations correlated with the literature. A detailed understanding of the present case would assist pediatric dentists in correct and prompt diagnosis, precise treatment, and the prevention of severe consequences caused by Seckel syndrome.
How To Cite This Article:
Tatiya N, Kesri R, Ukey A. Seckel Dwarfism-A Rare Autosomal Recessive Inherited Syndrome: A Case Report. Int J Clin Pediatr Dent 2024;17(2):211-215.
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