Worth Syndrome-Patient Report, Diagnostic Work-Up, and Surgical Management of a Rare Craniofacial Entity

J Craniofac Surg. 2023 May 1;34(3):e330-e331. doi: 10.1097/SCS.0000000000009259. Epub 2023 Mar 13.

Abstract

Worth syndrome is a rare genetic bone disorder that often presents with cortical thickening of the mandible and an increase in mandibular width. The authors report the preoperative considerations in a young female with Worth syndrome, operative planning, and successful mandibular reduction using cutting guides.

MeSH terms

  • Female
  • Humans
  • Hyperostosis, Cortical, Congenital*
  • Mandible / diagnostic imaging
  • Mandible / surgery
  • Osteopetrosis* / surgery
  • Plastic Surgery Procedures*

Supplementary concepts

  • Worth syndrome