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BLACK, AI; BUNN, BK; MOTLOBA, PD  e  GWENGU, P. The head and neck features of Gardner's Syndrome: A case report and review of the literature. S. Afr. dent. j. [online]. 2024, vol.79, n.7, pp.387-390. ISSN 0375-1562.  https://doi.org/10.17159/sadj.v79i06.18335.

BACKGROUND: Gardner's Syndrome represents an autosomal dominant variant of Familial Adenomatous Polyposis in which affected individuals have a 100% risk of developing colorectal carcinoma. The extra-intestinal manifestations in the head and neck region allow for the early recognition and diagnosis of this rare syndrome. The defining triad of features includes intestinal polyposis, dento-osseous anomalies and soft tissue lesions METHODS: A 20-year-old female patient presented with a main complaint of swelling involving the left side of her nose, at which time a panoramic radiograph was obtained RESULTS: Radiographic findings showed multiple osteomas, odontomas, missing teeth as well as unerupted and impacted teeth, the features of which are highly suggestive of Gardner's Syndrome CONCLUSION: Early recognition of the extra-intestinal features of Gardner's Syndrome warrants patient referral for further investigation including colonoscopy and genetic testing

Palavras-chave : Gardner's Syndrome; osteomas; intestinal polyposis; odontomas; supernumerary teeth; epidermoid cysts.

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