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Unique Dental and Craniofacial Manifestations of Hypoplastic Amelogenesis Imperfecta in a Patient With Prune Belly Syndrome: A Rare Case Report

Year: 2025

Type: article

Abstract: Introduction: Prune belly syndrome (PBS) is a rare congenital disease characterized by hypoplastic abdominal wall muscles, urological abnormalities, and bilateral cryptorchidism. This report describes a rare case of aberrant hypoplastic amelogenesis imperfecta in a patient with PBS. Case Presentation: A 10‐year‐old boy with PBS presented with difficulties in speech and mastication. Oral and radiological examinations revealed aberrant hypoplastic enamel defects, mandibular hypoplasia and retrusion, maxillary constriction, and anterior open bite. Conclusion: Although dental manifestations are not frequent in PBS, rare cases may present with aberrant hypoplastic amelogenesis imperfecta.

Source: Case Reports in Dentistry

DOI: 10.1155/crid/1724807

Authors: Jan Ching Chun Hu, Jung-Wook Kim

Institutions: University of Michigan, Seoul National University, Seoul National University Dental Hospital

Language: English

Topic: dental development and anomalies

Subfield: Molecular Biology

Field: Biochemistry, Genetics and Molecular Biology

Domain: Life Sciences

SDG: Good health and well-being

Open Access status: gold

Estimated APC paid: $870