Abstract
BackgroundCleidocranial dysplasia is a developmental anomaly of the skeleton and the teeth. This condition may be inherited, be transmitted as dominant characteristics in either sex, or even may appear spontaneously. It presents with skeletal defects of several bones, like partial or complete absence of clavicles, late closure of the fontanels, presence of open skull sutures and multiple wormian bones.Case presentationIn this case report, we describe an otherwise healthy 30 year-old male with a chief complaint of missing anterior maxillary and Mandibular teeth.ConclusionCleidocranial dysplasia is very rare in occurrence, incidence being 1: 1,000,000. Since early diagnosis of cleidocranial dysplasia is essential for initiating the appropriate treatment approach, clinicians should be aware of the characteristic features. We report a case of cleidocranial dysplasia because of its rarity.
Highlights
Cleidocranial dysplasia is a developmental anomaly of the skeleton and the teeth
Cleidocranial dysplasia is very rare in occurrence, incidence being 1: 1,000,000
Since early diagnosis of cleidocranial dysplasia is essential for initiating the appropriate treatment approach, clinicians should be aware of the characteristic features
Summary
The clinical findings of cleidocranial dysplasia, present at birth, are often either missed or diagnosed at a much later time. Some cases are diagnosed through incidental findings by physicians, treating patients for unrelated conditions. Cleidocranial dysplasia may be identified by family history, excessive mobility of shoulders and radiographic pathognomonic findings of the chest, skull and jaws
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