Parry Romberg Syndrome: A Case Report
Journal Title: Journal of Case Reports and Studies - Year 2016, Vol 4, Issue 1
Abstract
Parry-Romberg syndrome is a rare disorder characterized by slowly progressive deterioration of the skin and soft tissues of half of the face. The syndrome presents with characteristic skeletal, dental, and soft tissue changes in the affected half of the face, with or without neurological signs and symptoms. The disfiguring nature of the disease Results in psychological disturbance and communication disorders like speech defects, as also dental anomalies. The present article reports a case of a 14-year-old girl who presented with features of Parry Romberg syndrome.
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