Affiliations: [a]
Department of Pediatrics, MD, CABP, Neonatal-Perinatal Fellowship, Division of Neonatology, Zulekha Hospital Sharjah, Sharjah, United Arab Emirates
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Department of Neonatology, Sukena Susnerwala, MD, DM, Latifa Women’s and Children’s Hospital, Dubai, United Arab Emirates
Correspondence:
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Address for correspondence: Walid Alhussin, Department of Pediatrics, MD, CABP, Neonatal-Perinatal Fellowship, Division of Neonatology, Zulekha Hospital Sharjah, United Arab Emirates. Tel.: +971 543882548; Email: waledped@yahoo.com.
Abstract: BACKGROUND:Congenital maxillomandibular fusion is a rare disorder. Maxillomandibular fusion is usually discovered immediately after birth because the newborn is unable to open mouth or feed normally. The fusion defects can present with a wide range of severity, ranging from mucosal band (synechiae) to complete bony fusion (syngnathia). CASE DESCRIPTION:We report a case of congenital alveolar synechiae with posterior cleft palate in a 3-day-old male neonate. The newborn was managed with the help of a multi-disciplinary approach. CONCLUSION:Fusion of the gums is a very rare congenital anomaly. Early division of fibrous bands not only allows effective feeding but also prevents the development of facial deformities. However, anesthesia for this procedure can be challenging.
