Oral-facial-digital syndrome, Type I: a case report

J Clin Pediatr Dent. 2002 Winter;26(2):211-5. doi: 10.17796/jcpd.26.2.d34417040174j35x.

Abstract

Oral-facial-digital syndrome is a group of congenital anomalies, which affects the face, oral structures and digits. There are nine subtypes. OFDS type I, is x-linked dominant trait mostly affecting females. Reports of OFDS type 1 in Asians are extremely rare. This paper shows a case of OFDS type 1, in a southern Chinese girl, who in addition to most of the classic features, had fusion of the mandibular canine and lateral incisor teeth.

MeSH terms

  • Anodontia / etiology*
  • Child, Preschool
  • Female
  • Fused Teeth / etiology*
  • Hong Kong
  • Humans
  • Labial Frenum / abnormalities
  • Orofaciodigital Syndromes / complications*
  • Orofaciodigital Syndromes / pathology