Congenital bilateral fusion of the maxillomandibular alveolar processes with craniosynostosis: report ofa rare case

Abstract

A rare congenital anomaly of maxillomandibular fusion with pectus excavatum and craniosynostosis in a neonate is presented. The child was kept alive by nasogastric tube feeding.Amodification of classification of syngnathia is proposed. The aetiopathogenesis and difficulty in management in our environment are discussed.

Keywords: Bilateral; alveolar fusion; craniosynostosis; pectus excavatum

Nigerian Journal of Clinical Practice Vol. 11 (1) 2008: pp.78-81