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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  • EP ID EP401944
  • DOI 10.9790/0853-1710070408.
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Dr. Jeseem M T, Dr. Kannan Vadakkepurayil, Dr. Jithin Jose, Dr. Rashmi K B (2018). Zimmermann-Laband syndrome – A rare case report.. IOSR Journal of Dental and Medical Sciences (IOSR-JDMS), 17(10), 4-8. https://europub.co.uk/articles/-A-401944