A family with hereditary ankyloglossia complicated by heterochromia irides and a congenital clasped thumb

Int J Oral Surg. 1983 Oct;12(5):359-62. doi: 10.1016/s0300-9785(83)80027-1.

Abstract

We experienced a family with hereditary ankyloglossia complicated by heterochromia irides and a congenital clasped thumb. This is considered to be a rare case because, to our knowledge, there have been no published reports on such cases of hereditary complications to date.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Child, Preschool
  • Eye Color*
  • Humans
  • Iris Diseases / genetics*
  • Lingual Frenum / abnormalities
  • Male
  • Pedigree
  • Pigmentation Disorders / genetics
  • Thumb / abnormalities*
  • Tongue / abnormalities*