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New Indian Journal of Surgery

Volume  7, Issue 2, May-Aug 2016, Pages 195-197
 

Case Report

Ectodermal Dysplasia with Spontaneous Palatal Perforation: Case Report of a Rare Occurance

Tanvir Roshan Khan*, ShahlaAbrar**, Junaid Ansari**

*Assistant Professor, Department of Paediatric Surgery, King George’s Medical University (KGMU). Lucknow. **Lecturer, Department of Pediatrics, BRD Medical College Gorakhpur. UP.

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DOI: DOI: https://dx.doi.org/10.21088/nijs.0976.4747.7216.23

Abstract

 Background: Ectodermal Dysplasia is a rare disorder. The otolaryngological manifestations range from chronic upper respiratory tract infection to more severe infections of the para nasal sinuses including nasal myiasis. Purpose: The present report describes the rare occurrence of palatal perforation in a case of ectodermal dysplasia, leading to difficulty in feeding and regurgitation. Conclusion: Early detection and addressal of otolaryngologicalproblems associated with ectodermal dysplasia is suggested, so that complications like palatal perforations do not occur.

Keywords: Ectodermal Dysplasia; Otolaryngological Manifestations; Nasal Myiasis Palatal Perforation.


Corresponding Author : Tanvir Roshan Khan*