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Multiple congenital defects: report of a case.
Journal of the American Dental Association (1939)
|September 1, 1983
Summary
This case study details the multidisciplinary treatment of a 4-year-old boy with multiple congenital midline defects, including cleft palate and two tongues. Surgical and dental interventions successfully addressed these complex anatomical abnormalities.
Area of Science:
- Medical Case Study
- Congenital Anomalies
- Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery
Background:
- Presents an unusual case of a 4-year-old boy with multiple congenital defects affecting midline anatomical structures.
- The patient exhibited a cleft palate, two complete and separate tongues, missing and decayed teeth, and an aortic abnormality.
Observation:
- The congenital defects primarily impacted midline facial and oral structures.
- The patient required intervention from multiple specialists, including oral surgeons and restorative dentists.
Findings:
- Treatment involved restoring decayed teeth, surgically uniting the two tongues, and performing lip repair.
- An obturator was fabricated to close the palatal defect, addressing the cleft palate.
Implications:
- Highlights the importance of a multidisciplinary approach in managing complex congenital midline defects.
- Demonstrates successful surgical and restorative interventions for rare craniofacial and oral anomalies.