Brain Malformation in Single Median Maxillary Central Incisor

Abstract

Clinical and radiographic examinations and MR scan of a 12-year-old girl with SMMCI (single median maxillary central incisor) showed impaired growth and a midline defect involving the central incisor, cranium and the midline structures in the brain, falx cerebri and pituitary gland. She had a severe growth hormone deficiency but no other pituitary hormone deficiencies. She was treated with growth hormone and followed during a four-year period with successful gain in body height and sexual maturation. This study focuses on the developmental association between the involved structures and provides guidelines for early diagnostics.

Key words

pituitary gland - brain - falx cerebri - cranium - MR - radiography

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