Otodental syndrome: a case presentation in a 6-year old child

Eur J Paediatr Dent. 2014 Jul;15(2 Suppl):215-7.

Abstract

Background: Otodental syndrome is a rare condition characterised by globodontia, and sensorineural high frequency hearing loss. To date, only 20 cases of otodental syndrome have been reported.

Case report: A 6 year-old girl presented with a chief complaint of delay in the eruption of primary canines. Following clinical, radiographic and audiologic evaluations, the patient was diagnosed with otodental syndrome.

Conclusion: Globodontia is a diagnostic feature of the otodental syndrome, which often provides the path to discovery of the associated hearing loss. Missing teeth, arch-size discrepancies, chewing problems and teething disturbances are the other major complications.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Child
  • Chromosome Deletion
  • Chromosome Disorders / diagnosis*
  • Chromosome Disorders / diagnostic imaging
  • Chromosome Disorders / physiopathology
  • Chromosomes, Human, Pair 11 / diagnostic imaging
  • Coloboma / diagnosis*
  • Coloboma / diagnostic imaging
  • Coloboma / physiopathology
  • Female
  • Hearing Loss, Sensorineural / diagnosis*
  • Hearing Loss, Sensorineural / diagnostic imaging
  • Hearing Loss, Sensorineural / physiopathology
  • Humans
  • Radiography, Panoramic
  • Tooth Abnormalities / diagnosis*
  • Tooth Abnormalities / diagnostic imaging
  • Tooth Abnormalities / physiopathology

Supplementary concepts

  • Otodental Dysplasia