syndromes of head and neck Flashcards
what is a syndrome?
combination of signs and symptoms which are indicative of a particular disease or disorder?
WHat is a sequence?
series of ordered consequeneces which occur dut to a single cause
What is a malformation?
abnormal structure due to irregular development
what is deformation?
caused by mechanical stress on a normal structure
what are congenital diseases?
a disease that begins in the first month of life or birth
What are aqcuired diseases?
condition that develops after birth
What are the causes of head and neck syndromes?
genetics and environmental
which causes, genetic or environmental, are more common causes of H and N syndromes?
genetic
What is an example of a teratogenic syndrome?
Fetal alcohol syndrome
What are the features of fetal alcohol syndrome?
Flattened nasal bridge close set eyes Flat philtrum Epicanthal folds Underdeveloped jaw Flat midface
What is an example of a chromosomsal syndrome?
Trisomy 13 Patau syndrome
Trisomy 18 edwards syndrome
Trisomy 21 Downs syndrome
WHat is Downs syndrome? and what is the incidence of Downs? What are some non dental, relevant features?
A metotic non dysjunction Trisomy 21 1/700 Epicanthic folds Bradyceohaly 75% Brushfield spots Palmar crease Stunted growth Congenital heart defects
what are the dental implications of downs syndrome?
Hypoplsia of mid face lage tongue relative to mouth periodontal disease delayederuption of teeth hypodontia and microdontia Cleft lip and palate Difficulty to co operator
What is patau syndrome? and what is the incidence?
1/10000
3 copies of chromosome 13
What are the syndromes affecting the bone?
Osteogenesis Imperfecta AchondroplasiaOsteopetrosis Cleidocranial Dysplasia MArfan SYndrome McCune Albright syndrome Craniosynotosis (aperts and crouzons)
What is affected in osteogenesis imperfecta and what is the implication of this?
Abnromal type 1 collagen synthesis
reduced bone density and tendenacy to fractrure
What features are there of Osteogensesis imperfecta?
Blue sclera deafness thin translucent skin joint hypermobilty and lax ligaments heart valve defects
How many types of OI exist?
4 types
AD/AR/sporadic
What is achondroplasia and what is the incidence?
AD or sporadic (increased paternal age) failure of enchondral ossification at growth plates
1/25000
What are the features of achdondroplasia?
normal growth in lumbar spine (lumbar lordoisis)
Large head
retruded mid part of face
What is osteopetrosis?
Defect in osteoclast activiy due to defective carbonic anhydrase enzyme
WHat are the features of osteopetrosis?
excesive formation of dense bone susceptible to fracture delayed dental eruptopn difficult extrcations blood problems
What is cleidocranial dysplasia?
AD defect affecting skul, jaws and clavicles
What are the clavicular features of Cleidocranial dysplasia?
No/Some clavicles
WHat are the maxillary features of cleidocranial dysplasia?
Poorly developed maxilla (high palate, narrow)
Retained primary teeth and elayed eruption of secondary teeth and increased risk of supernumaries
What are the skull features of cleidocranialdysplasia?
Sutures in skull remain open: frontoparietal bossing
Depressed nasal bridge and hyposplastic mid third
What is Marfans syndrome?
AD
Connective tissue disease
Which chromosome is affected in MArfans?
15q
What are the major criteria for marfans?
need at lesat 2 of: LADS Lens dislocation aortic dilatation or dissesction Dural ectasia Skeletal abnorm (wide spanning arms, pes planus, pectus deform, arachnodactyly)
What are the minor criteria for marfans?
High arched palate
Mitral valve prolapse
Jointhypermobile
WHat is McCune albright syndrome?
Polyostotic fibrous dysplasia
What re the features of McCune albright Syndrom?
CAfe Au lait pigmentation
precocious puberty
hyperactive endocrinopathies
What is aperts syndrome?
Craniosynotosis dsease