Witkop tooth and nail syndrome: report of two cases in a family.

Abstract

Tooth and nail syndrome, an autosomal dominant condition, is characterized by hypodontia and nail dysplasia. Mandibular incisors, second molars and maxillary canines are the most frequently missing teeth. Tooth shape may vary and conical and narrow crowns are common. Nail dysplasia affects fingernails and toenails and is often more severe in childhood. Nails may be spoon-shaped, ridged, slow growing and easily broken. The clinical and radiographic features of a father and son presenting with this rare condition are described.

• Authors: S J Hodges, K E Harley
• Journal: International journal of paediatric dentistry (Int J Paediatr Dent) Vol. 9 Issue 3 Pg. 207-11 (Sep 1999) ISSN: 0960-7439 [Print] England
• PMID: 10815578 (Publication Type: Case Reports, Journal Article)

Topics

• Adult
• Anodontia (etiology, genetics, pathology)
• Child
• Ectodermal Dysplasia (complications, genetics, pathology)
• Genes, Dominant
• Humans
• Male
• Nails, Malformed
• Syndrome