Kabuki syndrome with phonetic and dental problem: A case report.
- Author:
Jong Seok LEE
1
;
Seung O KO
;
Dae Ho LEEM
;
Jin A BAEK
;
Hyo Keun SHIN
Author Information
1. Department of Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery, School of Dentistry, Chonbuk National University, Korea. omfs@chonbuk.ac.kr
- Publication Type:Original Article
- Keywords:
Kabuki syndrome;
Niikawa
- MeSH:
Anodontia;
Asian Continental Ancestry Group;
Cleft Lip;
Cleft Palate;
Dentition;
Dermatoglyphics;
Ear;
Eyebrows;
Female;
Fingers;
Humans;
Incisor;
Intellectual Disability;
Japan;
Lip;
Molar;
Nasal Septum;
Palate;
Tooth
- From:Journal of the Korean Association of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeons
2007;33(6):681-683
- CountryRepublic of Korea
- Language:Korean
-
Abstract:
Kabuki (Niikawa-Kuroki) syndrome was first reported by Niikawa et al(1981). The faces of the patients are similar to the make-up of traditional Japanese Kabuki actors: long palpebral fissures, an ectropium of the lateral third of the eyelids,and arching eyebrows with sparse lateral halves. Craniofacial findings include a depressed nasal tip, short nasal septum, large and prominent ears, and micrognathia. Other main features area mild to moderate mental deficiency, short stature, skeletal and dermatoglyphic abnormalities, including prominent finger tip pads. Oral anomalies are common in KS(over 60percent) and include abnormal dentition, widely spaced teeth, cleft palate or lip, high vault of palate, hypodontia, conical incisors, screw driver-shaped incisors and ectopic upper 6-year molars. The increased occurrence of cleft lip and palate or the development of a high vault of palate has been described by a number of authors. This condition is believed to be common in Japan, but has been reported from other parts of the world. The objective of this presentation is to report a case of this syndrome in six-year-old girl, with characteristic findings.
