Chondroectodermal dysplasia (Ellis-van Creveld syndrome): a case report

J Oral Sci. 2010 Jun;52(2):333-6. doi: 10.2334/josnusd.52.333.

Abstract

Ellis-van Creveld (EVC) syndrome is a form of skeletal and chondroectodermal dysplasia, occurring with and without systemic involvement. Taurodontism of permanent and primary molars and upper posterior supernumerary teeth are rarely associated with this syndrome. A 5-year-old girl presented with early childhood caries and hypodontia. She had labiogingival adhesion, labiogingival frenulum hypertrophy, accessory labiogingival frenula, and a serrated appearance of the gingiva. She was also short in stature. All major features of chondroectodermal dysplasia were present. EVC syndrome requires multidisciplinary therapeutic planning, and the dentist plays a fundamental role in management of the oral and dental manifestations.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Anodontia / diagnosis
  • Child, Preschool
  • Dental Caries / diagnosis
  • Ellis-Van Creveld Syndrome / diagnosis*
  • Female
  • Gingiva / abnormalities
  • Humans
  • Hypertrophy
  • Labial Frenum / abnormalities
  • Labial Frenum / pathology
  • Lip / abnormalities