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Accessory oral cavity associated with duplication of the tongue and the mandible in a newborn: A rare case of Diprosopus. Multi-row detector computed tomography diagnostic role.

Authors :
Morabito, Rosa
Colonna, Michele R.
Mormina, Enricomaria
Stagno d'Alcontres, Ferdinando
Salpietro, Vincenzo
Blandino, Alfredo
Longo, Marcello
Granata, Francesca
Source :
Journal of Cranio-Maxillofacial Surgery; Dec2014, Vol. 42 Issue 8, p1924-1928, 5p
Publication Year :
2014

Abstract

Craniofacial duplication is a very rare malformation. The phenotype comprises a wide spectrum, ranging from partial duplication of few facial structures to complete dicephalus. We report the case of a newborn with an accessory oral cavity associated to duplication of the tongue and the mandible diagnosed by multi-row detector Computed Tomography, few days after her birth. Our case of partial craniofacial duplication can be considered as Type II of Gorlin classification or as an intermediate form between Type I and Type II of Sun classification. Our experience demonstrates that CT scan, using appropriate reconstruction algorithms, permits a detailed evaluation of the different structures in an anatomical region. Multi-row CT scan is also the more accurate diagnostic procedure for the pre-surgical evaluation of craniofacial malformations. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Details

Language :
English
ISSN :
10105182
Volume :
42
Issue :
8
Database :
Supplemental Index
Journal :
Journal of Cranio-Maxillofacial Surgery
Publication Type :
Academic Journal
Accession number :
99900462
Full Text :
https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jcms.2014.07.013