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A RARE CASE REPORT OF OCULOFACIAL DENTAL ANOMALIES IN PEDIATRIC AGE GROUP; NANCE- HOREN SYNDROME
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Nance-Horen Syndrome, a triad of characteristic facial , dental and ocular abnormalities along with intellectual impairment is a rare X linked genetic disorder[1-4]. Diagnosis is mainly based on clinical association of characteristic facial, ocular and dental anomalies along with mental retardation. In this case report, we presented a patient with Nance-Horen syndrome, who presented in OPD with post cataract excision corneal opacities along with non -ocular anamolies and similar presentation in two other male siblings. Peadiatricion in developing country should know the significance of detailed systemic assessment of patients presenting with oculofacial anomalies to avoid missing important diagnosis like Nance-Horen Syndrome.
Postgraduate Medical Institute, Lahore General Hospital
Title: A RARE CASE REPORT OF OCULOFACIAL DENTAL ANOMALIES IN PEDIATRIC AGE GROUP; NANCE- HOREN SYNDROME
Description:
Nance-Horen Syndrome, a triad of characteristic facial , dental and ocular abnormalities along with intellectual impairment is a rare X linked genetic disorder[1-4].
Diagnosis is mainly based on clinical association of characteristic facial, ocular and dental anomalies along with mental retardation.
In this case report, we presented a patient with Nance-Horen syndrome, who presented in OPD with post cataract excision corneal opacities along with non -ocular anamolies and similar presentation in two other male siblings.
Peadiatricion in developing country should know the significance of detailed systemic assessment of patients presenting with oculofacial anomalies to avoid missing important diagnosis like Nance-Horen Syndrome.
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