Congenital hemihypertrophy. Review of the literature and report of a case with special emphasis on oral manifestations.

摘要: Since its original description by Meckel in 1822, approximately 135 cases of congenital hemihypertrophy have been reported. Other names under which the condition has noted include Curtius syndrome, Steiner hemigigantism, hemimacrosomia, and partial gigantism. Congenital may range from enlargement a single digit to an entire half body. Single or multiple systems be involved segmented, unilateral, crossed. Special emphasis on oral findings this is warranted since many distinguishing features are manifested orofacial region. The unilateral hypertrophic teeth, alveolar bone, tongue, mucosa, all end abruptly at midline, aid establishing diagnosis hemihypertrophy.