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. 2013 Sep;58(5):383-4.
doi: 10.4103/0019-5154.117311.

Hallermann-streiff syndrome

Jayakar Thomas  1 , B Sindhu Ragavi, Pk Raneesha, N Ashwak Ahmed, S Cynthia, D Manoharan, R Manoharan
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Hallermann-streiff syndrome

Jayakar Thomas et al. Indian J Dermatol. 2013 Sep.

Abstract

Hallermann-Streiff syndrome (HSS) is a rare disorder characterized by dyscephalia, with facial and dental abnormalities. We report a 12-year-old female child who presented with abnormal facial features, dental abnormalities and sparse scalp hair.

Keywords: Abnormal facial features; Hallermann-Streiff syndrome; dental anomalies.

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Figures

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Figure 1
Bird like facies with hypoplasia of mandible. A port wine stain on the left side of neck is partially seen
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Figure 2
Mal implantation of teeth
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Figure 3
Alopecia along suture lines
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Figure 4
Port wine stain on left side of neck
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