Prosthetic Rehabilitation of a Patient with Symptoms of Iron Deficiency Anaemia in association with Fraser’s Syndrome – A Case Report

Authors

  • Sweta Kale Pisulkar1 , Chinmayee Dahihandekar2 , Seema Sathe3 , Surekha Godbole4 , Gajanan Pisulkar5

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.37506/ijfmt.v15i1.13458

Keywords:

Iron Deficiency Anaemia, Fraser’s syndrome, Enamel Hypoplasia, Occular Prosthesis.

Abstract

About a quarter of the population in the world is affected with Anaemia and deficiency of iron is one of
the major causes. Associated symptoms are long term fatigue, cognitive function which shows impairment,
and decreased well-being. “Fraser syndrome” can be described as rare, genetically inherited disorder. It is
manifested as Crytophthalmos, Syndactyly along with Enamel Hypoplasia because of which the patient is
referred to a dentist. The following report presents the report of a male patient who had symptoms of iron
deficiency anaemia and also showed signs & symptoms of Fraser’s Syndrome. Proper knowledge regarding
Fraser’s syndrome and iron deficiency anaemia is imperative to plan an oral rehabilitation treatment protocol
for such patients.

Author Biography

Sweta Kale Pisulkar1 , Chinmayee Dahihandekar2 , Seema Sathe3 , Surekha Godbole4 , Gajanan Pisulkar5

1Associate Professor, 2PG student , 3Professor & Head Of Department, 4
Professor, 5
MS (Orthopedics), Department
of Prosthodontics , Sharad Pawar Dental College and Hospital DMIMS , Sawangi , Maharashtra.

Published

2020-12-31

How to Cite

Sweta Kale Pisulkar1 , Chinmayee Dahihandekar2 , Seema Sathe3 , Surekha Godbole4 , Gajanan Pisulkar5. (2020). Prosthetic Rehabilitation of a Patient with Symptoms of Iron Deficiency Anaemia in association with Fraser’s Syndrome – A Case Report. Indian Journal of Forensic Medicine & Toxicology, 15(1), 518-522. https://doi.org/10.37506/ijfmt.v15i1.13458

Issue

Vol. 15 No. 1 (2021): Indian Journal of Forensic Medicine & Toxicology

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