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Facial dimple with accessory bone and teeth

K DeGurse1, H Chung, M Pharoah

  • 1Department of Radiology, Faculty of Dentistry, University of Toronto, Canada.

Dento Maxillo Facial Radiology
|May 1, 1995
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Accessory jaws, a rare condition, can occur with facial clefts. This case highlights a facial dimple possibly indicating a lateral cleft and accessory maxilla in a child.

Area of Science:

  • Craniofacial development and anomalies
  • Developmental biology
  • Medical case reports

Background:

  • Accessory jaws (distomus) are rare congenital anomalies.
  • This condition is often associated with lateral facial clefts.
  • Understanding the etiology of facial clefts is crucial for diagnosis and treatment.

Observation:

  • A 6-year-old child presented with a unilateral facial dimple.
  • The facial dimple was interpreted as a potential indicator of a lateral facial cleft.
  • This finding suggests a possible association with accessory maxilla development.

Findings:

  • The case report details a rare occurrence of accessory jaws linked to facial cleft remnants.
  • Review of previous literature provides context for this unusual presentation.

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  • The study explores the potential causes of this craniofacial anomaly.

    • Implications:

    • This case expands the understanding of facial cleft spectrum disorders.
    • It may aid in the early identification and management of similar conditions.
    • Further research into the genetic and developmental factors is warranted.