Management of unilateral temporomandibular joint ankylosis & orthomorphic correction in a patient with Marfan syndrome: A rare case report

Highlights

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  Its a case report of a patient suffering from Unilateral TMJ Ankylosis, Marfan Syndrome & OSA.

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  Surgical intervention is often needed to correct the various deformities affecting the patients to restore the function, improving the patient’s aesthetic appearance and quality of life.

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  This paper highlights the various surgical procedures undertaken to correct the deformities affecting the individual and improving the overall health of the patient.

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  Our patient’s management shows the necessity of a multidisciplinary, multi factorial and multi-faceted approach with early visual identification and diagnosis.

Abstract

Introduction

Marfan syndrome (MFS) is a disorder of the connective tissue that is inherited in an autosomal dominant fashion and is caused by mutations in the gene coding for fibrillin-1 (FBN1). This condition commonly affects the skeletal system, pulmonary system, ocular system and the cardiovascular system. Surgical intervention is often needed to correct the various deformities affecting the patients to restore the function, improving the patient’s aesthetic appearance and quality of life.

Presentation of case

It’s a rare case report of a young male patient suffering through unilateral temporomandibular joint ankylosis, obstructive sleep apnea and unaesthetic appearance while being a case of Marfan syndrome.

Discussion

This paper highlights the various surgical procedures undertaken to correct the deformities affecting the individual and improving the overall health of the patient.

Conclusion

Our patient’s management shows the necessity of a multidisciplinary, multi factorial and multi-faceted approach with early visual identification and diagnosis.