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Crouzon syndrome: a social stigma
  1. Neelisha Pandey1,
  2. Ramesh Kumar Pandey1,
  3. Rajeev Kumar Singh1,
  4. Naveen Kumar Shah2
  1. 1Department of Paediatric and Preventive Dentistry, Faculty of Dental Sciences, Chhatrapati Shahuji Maharaj Medical University, Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh, India
  2. 2Department of Orthodontics, M.G. Medical Center, New Delhi, India
  1. Correspondence to Dr Neelisha Pandey drneelishapandey{at}gmail.com

Summary

Crouzon syndrome is a rare genetic disorder caused due to genetic mutations. It is characterised by partial hearing loss, dry eyes, strabismus and underdevelopment of the upper jaw with facial deformities and malocclusion. These facial deformities greatly affect the social and emotional development of the affected child. The present case report highlights the social problems faced by a child suffering with Crouzon syndrome.

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