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Ekman-Westborg-Julin syndrome. A case report
1Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, Faculty of Medicine, Mie University, Japan.
International Journal of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery
|February 1, 1997
Summary
Ekman-Westborg-Julin syndrome, a rare condition, presented in a 15-year-old with macrodontia and other dental anomalies. This case highlights unique dental findings in this syndrome.
Area of Science:
- Dentistry
- Human Genetics
- Rare Diseases
Background:
- Ekman-Westborg-Julin syndrome is a rare genetic disorder.
- Dental anomalies are a key feature of this syndrome.
Observation:
- A 15-year-old male presented with symptoms consistent with Ekman-Westborg-Julin syndrome.
- The patient exhibited generalized macrodontia, notably with unusually large mandibular third molars.
Findings:
- The patient displayed multiple dental anomalies including peak-shaped cuspids, central cusps, dens in dente, multituberculism, and single conical molar roots.
- Gigantic mandibular third molars were a significant finding in this case.
Implications:
- This case contributes to the understanding of the phenotypic variability of Ekman-Westborg-Julin syndrome.
- Further research into the genetic basis and dental manifestations of this rare syndrome is warranted.