The C.C.A. syndrome (congenital contractural arachnodactyly): a new differential syndrome for Marfan's syndrome and homocystinuria.

Full Abstract

The first case in the dental literature of congenital contractural arachnodactyly (C.C.A. syndrome) is presented. This newly delineated syndrome is an autosomal dominant heritable disorder of connective tissue. Its similarities to Marfan's syndrome and homocystinuria, as well as other syndromes, are discussed. The lack of cardiovascular disease, specific ocular anomalies, and mental retardation are presented in the differential diagnosis of the C.C.A syndrome with Marfan's syndrome and homocystinuria.

Author information

Author/s: Sanger, R G (RG); Wieman, W B (WB);

Journal and publication information

Publication Type: Case Reports; Journal Article; Research Support, U.S. Gov't, Non-P.H.S.

Journal: Oral surgery, oral medicine, and oral pathology (Oral Surg Oral Med Oral Pathol), published in UNITED STATES. (Language: eng)

Reference: 1975-Sep; vol 40 (issue 3) : pp 354-61

Dates: Created 1975/12/28; Completed 1975/12/28; Revised 2006/11/15;

PMID: 1058423, status: MEDLINE (last retrieval date: 2/18/2009, IMS Date: )

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