Orthognathic Surgical Correction in Patients with Cantu Syndrome: Medical Considerations

Cantu Syndrome (CS) is a rare autosomal dominant disorder in the ABCC9 or KCNJ8 gene characterized by congenital generalized hypertrichosis, coarse facial features (broad nasal bridge, epicanthal folds, wide mouth, macroglossia), skeletal abnormalities (calvarial thickening, metaphyseal flares, coxa valga, scoliosis), and cardiac issues (patent ductus arteriosis (PDA), pericardial effusion). Despite commonly described craniofacial differences, there are currently no documented cases of a patient with CS having orthognathic surgery in the literature.

Source: Journal of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery - October 1, 2018 Category: ENT & OMF Authors: C. Kurian, M.A. Lypka Tags: Poster Session: Pediatrics Source Type: research