Zimmermann-Laband syndrome: a case report

J Clin Pediatr Dent. 2012 Spring;36(3):297-300. doi: 10.17796/jcpd.36.3.k854128176u764l8.

Abstract

Zimmermann-Laband syndrome is a very rare disorder characterized by gingival fibromatosis, abnormalities of soft cartilages of the nose and/or ears, hypoplastic or absent nails and terminal phalanges, joint hypermobility, hypatoslenomegaly, mild hirsutism and learning difficulties. Early presentation of Zimmermann-Laband syndrome in a newborn has rarely been described. This paper describes a newborn patient with Zimmermann-Laband syndrome.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Abnormalities, Multiple / diagnosis*
  • Craniofacial Abnormalities / diagnosis*
  • Ear Cartilage / abnormalities
  • Female
  • Fibromatosis, Gingival / diagnosis*
  • Hand Deformities, Congenital / diagnosis*
  • Hirsutism / pathology
  • Humans
  • Infant, Newborn
  • Nails, Malformed / pathology
  • Nasal Cartilages / abnormalities

Supplementary concepts

  • Zimmerman Laband syndrome