Indian Journal of Dental Research (Apr 2023)

Median Mandibular Cleft in SAMS Syndrome – A Rare Case Report

  • S. M. Balaji,
  • Preetha Balaji,
  • Chris Joseph,
  • Sachin Nishanth,
  • Varsha Christy Balaji

DOI
https://doi.org/10.4103/ijdr.ijdr_461_23
Journal volume & issue
Vol. 34, no. 2
pp. 223 – 225

Abstract

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Rationale: SAMS syndrome is a rare genetic disorder characterized by midline facial clefting, skeletal anomalies, and other defects. Salient Features: Among the craniofacial manifestations of SAMS syndrome is the presence of a median mandibular cleft (MMC). MMC is a rare occurrence and in this syndrome, it poses a complex challenge for both functional and aesthetic reasons. Patient Findings: This rare case report describes the successful correction of an MMC in an 18-month-old child diagnosed with SAMS syndrome. Treatment: This report describes the presentation, diagnosis and treatment. The surgical intervention involved a meticulous, single stage, osseous reconstruction. The mechanism of MMC in SAMS syndrome is discussed. Outcomes: Early intervention for MMC in SAMS syndrome patients can offer promising outcomes.

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