KENNY-CAFFEY SYNDROME: A CASE REPORT AND A REVIEW OF THE LITERATURE

Abstract

<h3>Background</h3> Kenny-Caffey syndrome (KCS) is a rare inherited disorder, with only 65 cases reported between 1966 and 2012, almost exclusively in Middle Eastern populations. The syndrome is characterized by a multitude of signs and symptoms, including severe growth retardation, hypocalcemia associated with hypoparathyroidism, skeletal and facial deformities, thickened cortices of long bones, and medullary stenosis. In addition to skeletal and endocrine abnormalities, dental and maxillofacial anomalies are common in KCS, with features including, but not limited to, micrognathia, generalized hypodontia, delayed eruption, dental caries, and gingivitis. Management of patients presenting with this syndrome requires a multidisciplinary approach from medical and dental personnel. <h3>Discussion/Conclusions</h3> We report a case of a 32-year-old female who presented to Stony Brook School of Dental Medicine for screening, with a request for implants. Panoramic radiography revealed numerous features, including hypodontia, micrognathia, stunted roots, and multiple carious lesions. In addition to presenting a thorough clinical and dental profile of this case, we intend to conduct a literature review on this rare condition and compare the findings from our case with those reported in the literature and examine the treatment options that have been published for such cases.