Larsen Syndrome: A Rare Case Report

Authors

  • Bishnu Poudel Department of Pediatric and Preventive Dentistry, People’s Dental College and Hospital, Nayabazar, Kathmandu, Nepal
  • Sunanda Sundas Department of Pediatric and Preventive Dentistry, People’s Dental College and Hospital, Nayabazar, Kathmandu, Nepal
  • Amita Rai Department of Pediatric and Preventive Dentistry, People’s Dental College and Hospital, Nayabazar, Kathmandu, Nepal
  • Tripti Lath Department of Pediatric and Preventive Dentistry, People’s Dental College and Hospital, Nayabazar, Kathmandu, Nepal
  • Mahalaxmi Shah Kalwar Senior Resident, Department of Pedodontics and Preventive Dentistry, B.P. Koirala Institute of Health Sciences, Dharan, Nepal

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.3126/jbpkihs.v7i1.70231

Keywords:

Craniofacial anomalies, Dental anomalies, Hypodontia, Joint Dislocation, Larsen syndrome

Abstract

Larsen syndrome is a rare form of osteochondrodysplasia presenting with features like frequent joint dislocation and craniofacial anomalies. Here, we report a case of five-year-old female diagnosed previously as Larsen syndrome by genetic analysis, who presented with multiple missing and malformed teeth and flexible large joints.

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Published

2024-06-01

How to Cite

Poudel, B., Sundas, S., Rai, A., Lath, T., & Shah Kalwar, M. (2024). Larsen Syndrome: A Rare Case Report. Journal of BP Koirala Institute of Health Sciences, 7(1), 29–33. https://doi.org/10.3126/jbpkihs.v7i1.70231

Issue

Vol. 7 No. 1 (2024)

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Case Reports

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