Van Der Woude Syndrome

Van Der Woude Syndrome

Submit Manuscript | http://medcraveonline.com by a mutation to interferon regulatory factor 6 on chromosome I [2]. They describe a unique case of the two syndromes occurring concurrently though apparently independently in a girl with Van der Woude syndrome and pituitary insufficiency associated with clefts before correctly diagnosing Turner syndrome [2]. Typical blind fistulas of the lower lip,...

Van der Woude syndrome in twins.

This article discusses monozygotic twin patients with Van der Woude syndrome, the most common form of syndromic cleft lip and palate, who have concordant manifestations. The syndrome has an autosomal dominant hereditary pattern with variable expressivity and a high degree of penetrance with clinical features, including lower lip sinuses with a cleft lip, cleft palate, or both. Some mutations ha...

Van Der Woude Syndrome – A Review

Aim: To review the causes, symptoms, treatment, prevalence and diagnosis of VanDerWoude Syndrome. Objective : This review aims at analysing the genetic defects and facts about this rare disease in human population. Background : VanDerWoude syndrome is an autosomal dominant syndrome characterized by a cleft lip or cleft palate, distinctive pits of the lower lips, or both. It is the most common s...

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Congenital lower lip pits (Van der Woude syndrome).

Van der Woude syndrome (VWS) is a rare autosomal dominant disorder that is characterized by a cleft lip and palate with congenital lip pits. This is a report of a case of VWS with sinuses in the lower lip, a cleft in the upper lip, and a supernumerary tooth in the maxilla. The main characteristics of this disorder are discussed. Dental treatment of the patient was performed, but the surgical re...