Zimmermann-Laband syndrome – A rare case report.
Journal Title: IOSR Journal of Dental and Medical Sciences (IOSR-JDMS) - Year 2018, Vol 17, Issue 10
Abstract
Zimmermann-Laband syndrome is a rare autosomal dominant inherited disease characterized by extensive gingival enlargement and abnormalities of the head, face, hands, feet, nose, and ears. Hypoplastic or absent nails, mild hirsuitism, hepato-splenomegaly and mental retardation are seen in some cases. The present paper describes a female patient, aged eight years, with typical features of Zimmermann-Laband syndrome and its dental management.
Authors and Affiliations
Dr. Jeseem M T, Dr. Kannan Vadakkepurayil, Dr. Jithin Jose, Dr. Rashmi K B
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