Congenital Trismus From Brainstem Dysgenesis: Case Report and Review of Literature.

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Congenital Trismus From Brainstem Dysgenesis: Case Report and Review of Literature.

Pediatrics. 2016 Jul;138(1):

Authors: Hong CJ, Caulley L, Kohlert S, Graham GE, McMillan HJ, Michaud J, Vaccani JP

Abstract
Trismus refers to any condition inducing limited mouth opening and may present as a result of acquired or congenital pathology. We present the case of a newborn who presented with severe, congenital trismus due to brainstem dysgenesis. We describe the course of his investigations, and a multidisciplinary approach to the management of his care and follow-up. To our knowledge, this is one of the earliest reported cases of congenital trismus attributable to brainstem dysgenesis. A literature review was conducted to provide an overview of the differential pathogenesis as it presents in congenital cases and discuss the complexity of managing congenital trismus due to brainstem dysgenesis in a neonate and infant.

PMID: 27255150 [PubMed - indexed for MEDLINE]

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