Case Report
Christ Siemens Touraine syndrome: a case report
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* Corresponding author: Arnaldo F Caldas caldasjr@alldeia.com.br
Department of Dental Public Health, University of Pernambuco, Avenida General Newton Cavalcanti, 1650, Camaragibe, Pernambuco, Zip Code: 54783-220, Brazil.
Cases Journal 2009, 2:38 doi:10.1186/1757-1626-2-38
Published: 10 January 2009Abstract
Background
The ectodermal dysplasias are a large and complex group of diseases.
Case presentation
This article presents a case in a 37 years old female patient, referred to the dental clinic for impairment patients maintained by the University of Pernambuco. She presented typical characteristics of Christ Siemens Touraine syndrome such as alterations of the inferior members, a great number of diffuse pigmentations, poor oral hygiene, periodontal disease, oligodontia, enamel hypoplasia, including alteration in the form and size of the teeth.
Conclusion
The optimal treatment for these patients should require the multidisciplinary collaborative efforts of health professionals.