SYNDROMIC FORM OF OROFACIAL CLEFTING: VAN DER WOUDE SYNDROME

Autores

  • Silvia Regina de Almeida Reis

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.17267/2317-3386bjmhh.v1i2.230

Palavras-chave:

Van der Woude Syndrome, Cleft lip and/ or palate, Lower lip pits

Resumo

The van der Woude Syndrome (VWS) is a rare congenital malformation, clinically characterized by the presence of lower lip pits, cleft lip and/or palate and occasionally, hypodontia. The present report presents a clinical case of VWS, and emphasizes the role of the dentist as the first person to diagnose this syndrome. 

Biografia do Autor

  • Silvia Regina de Almeida Reis

    PhD, Adjunct Professor, Departament of Basic Science. Research Group in Oral Pathology.  Bahiana School of Medicine and Public Health, Salvador, Bahia, Brazil.

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Publicado

2013-09-07

Edição

v. 1 n. 2 (2013)

Seção

Bahiana School of Medicine and Public Health's Research Groups Brief Report

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