An unusual case of oromandibular-limb hypogenesis syndrome

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dc.contributor.authorPerks T.J.
dc.contributor.authorVan Der Walt J.C.
dc.contributor.authorLevin A.I.
dc.contributor.authorGraewe F.R.
dc.date.accessioned2011-05-15T16:16:22Z
dc.date.available2011-05-15T16:16:22Z
dc.date.issued2008
dc.description.abstractThe oromandibular-limb hypogenesis syndrome is a rare complex of jaw and limb defects with unclear aetiology. Multiple and variable deformities of the mandible, maxilla and tongue may occur in combination with a variety of limb defects. The wide range and combination of anomalies make classification difficult. A patient with all of the features of oromandibular-limb hypogenesis syndrome (except cranial nerve palsy) is presented. Despite severe micrognathia, synostosis of the jaws and soft-tissue synechiae between the hypoplastic tongue and the cleft palate, this patient had no respiratory difficulty and thrived with nasogastric feeding. The surgical management is discussed with emphasis given to the difficult airway and restoration of normal function of the tongue and jaws. © 2008 Springer-Verlag.
dc.description.versionArticle
dc.identifier.citationEuropean Journal of Plastic Surgery
dc.identifier.citation31
dc.identifier.citation5
dc.identifier.issn0930343X
dc.identifier.other10.1007/s00238-008-0250-2
dc.identifier.urihttp://hdl.handle.net/10019.1/13753
dc.subjectAfrica
dc.subjectarticle
dc.subjectcase report
dc.subjectcleft palate
dc.subjectclinical feature
dc.subjectcranial nerve paralysis
dc.subjecthuman
dc.subjecthypoplasia
dc.subjectinfant
dc.subjectjaw malformation
dc.subjectjaw synostosis
dc.subjectlimb defect
dc.subjectmale
dc.subjectmicrognathia
dc.subjectnose feeding
dc.subjectoromandibular limb hypogenesis syndrome
dc.subjectphysical examination
dc.subjectpriority journal
dc.subjectsurgical technique
dc.subjecttongue hypoplasia
dc.titleAn unusual case of oromandibular-limb hypogenesis syndrome
dc.typeArticle
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