Congenital Maxillomandibular Fusion: A Rare Case of Isolated True Bony Syngnathia
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https://doi.org/10.32412/pjohns.v28i2.481Keywords:
Congenital maxillomandibular fusion, syngnathiaAbstract
Objective: To present a rare case of congenital maxillomandibular fusion or syngnathia.
Methods:
Study Design: Case report
Setting: Tertiary Private Teaching Hospital
Patient: One
Results: A 3-year-old girl with oral adhesion (syngnathia) caused by a mandibular to maxillary fibrous band underwent successful surgical division of maxillomandibular bony fusion. Subsequent monitoring and serial oral dilations were performed post operatively, resulting in mouth opening of 24mm over a period of 3 months. Currently, the patient is able to tolerate a general liquid diet.
Conclusion: Congenital maxillomandibular fusion is a very rare condition with few cases reported. We hope this report contributes to its diagnosis and management in other children.
Keywords: Congenital maxillomandibular fusion, syngnathia
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