A rare association--amelogenesis imperfecta, platispondyly and bicytopenia: a case report.

ABSTRACT:

Introduction

Amelogenesis imperfecta is an inherited disease characterized by generalized structural abnormalities of the enamel on all teeth, including both primary and permanent dentition. To the best of our knowledge, this is the first case report of a rare association of amelogenesis imperfecta, platyspondyly, and bicytopenia.

Case presentation

A 5-year-old Moroccan boy was examined in the Centre for Dental Consultation and Treatment, Faculty of Dentistry, Rabat. He was a child of consanguineous parents (first degree). The child failed to thrive (-4 standard deviation score) and displayed delayed overall development. A dental examination revealed a hypoplastic amelogenesis imperfecta with a bacterial biofilm deposit on tooth surfaces. A complete blood count revealed bicy

SUBMITTER: Laouina S 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC4624603 | biostudies-literature | 2015 Oct

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature