Journal of Indian Academy of Oral Medicine and Radiology (Jan 2011)

Hallermann-Streiff Syndrome: A Rare Case Report

  • Vibha Jain,
  • Upasana Sethi,
  • Shilpa Dua,
  • Anshuman Ahuja,
  • Wali B Greeshma

DOI
https://doi.org/10.5005/jp-journals-10011-1136
Journal volume & issue
Vol. 23, no. 3
pp. 237 – 240

Abstract

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The Hallermann-Streiff syndrome (HSS) is a rare congenital disorder characterized by distinctive craniofacial malformations and significant orodental abnormalities. A relative lack of dental literature regarding this syndrome has been noted. Most cases of Hallermann-Streiff syndrome occur randomly for unknown reasons and may be the result of mutations, or changes to the genetic material. A 15-year-old girl presented with almost all the classical signs of HSS except congenital cataract- A thorough medical and dental examination was performed. Opinion by the gynecologist, ophthalmologist and ENT specialist were considered. These patients require an interdisciplinary preventive treatment.

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