Orofacial abnormalities in mucopolysaccharidosis and mucolipidosis type II and III: A systematic review

Chiel J. de Bode, Emma J. Dogterom, Antoinette V.J. Rozeboom, Janneke J. Langendonk, Eppo B. Wolvius, Ans T. van der Ploeg, Esmée Oussoren, Margreet A.E.M. Wagenmakers*

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Abstract

Mucopolysaccharidoses (MPSs) and mucolipidosis II and III (ML II and III) often manifest with orofacial (progressive) abnormalities, which may have a major impact on quality of life. However, because these patients have multiple somatic health issues, orofacial problems are easily overlooked in clinical practice and available literature on this topic solely consists of case reports, small case series, and small cohort studies. The aim of this systematic review was to gain more insight in the nature and extent of orofacial abnormalities in MPS, ML II, and III. A systematic review of all previously published articles addressing orofacial abnormalities in MPS, ML II, and III was performed. Both clinical studies and case reports were included. Outcome was the described orofacial abnormalities, subdivided into abnormalities of the face, maxilla, mandible, soft tissues, teeth, and occlusion. The search resulted in 57 articles, describing orofacial features in 340 patients. Orofacial abnormalities were present in all subtypes of MPS, ML II, and III, and consisted of thickened lips, a hypoplastic midface, a high-arched palate, hypoplastic condyles, coronoid hyperplasia, macroglossia, gingival hyperplasia, thick dental follicles, dentigerous cysts, misshapen teeth, enamel defects, and open bite. Orofacial abnormalities are present in all subtypes of MPS, ML II, and III. As orofacial abnormalities may cause complaints, evaluation of orofacial health should be part of routine clinical care.

Original languageEnglish
Pages (from-to)621-629
Number of pages9
JournalJIMD Reports
Volume63
Issue number6
Early online date21 Sept 2022
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - Nov 2022

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