Lymphedema-distichiasis syndrome

Lymphedema - distichiasis is a rare syndromic lymphedema disorder characterized by lower-limb lymphedema and varying degrees of abnormal growth of eyelashes from the orifices of the Meibomian glands (distichiasis), with occasional associated manifestations.

Micrognathia

Developmental hypoplasia of the mandible.


Total: 1

                      


(per page)
PMID (PMCID)
27752211
OTHER
Early Mandibular Distraction to Relieve Robin Severe Airway Obstruction in Two Siblings with Lymphedema-Distichiasis Syndrome.
Papoff P, Castori M, Manganaro L, Midulla F, Moretti C, Cascone P.
J Maxillofac Oral Surg. 2016;15(3):384-389.
Although micrognathia and cleft palate have been reported in patients with Lymphedema-distichiasis syndrome (LDS), the classic Robin sequence with glossoptosis and airway obstruction has not been previously described in patients with genetically confirmed LDS.