Congenital Lower Lip Pits (Van der Woude Syndrome): Report of a Case

Abstract

Abstract Van der Woude syndrome (VWS) is a rare autosomal dominant disorder that is characterized by a cleft lip and palate with congenital lip pits. This is a report of a case of VWS with sinuses in the lower lip, a cleft in the upper lip, and a supernumerary tooth in the maxilla. The main characteristics of this disorder are discussed. Dental treatment of the patient was performed, but the surgical removal of the sinus was rejected by the parents. This case report brings this condition to the attention of dentists and surgeons and emphasizes lip pits may not always be identical in appearance. Citation Kirzioğlu Z, Ertürk MSÖ. Congenital Lower Lip Pits (Van der Woude Syndrome): Report of a Case. J Contemp Dent Pract 2006 February;(7)1:134-140.