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Radswiki T, Luong D, Bell D, et al. Van der Woude syndrome. Reference article, Radiopaedia.org (Accessed on 29 Mar 2025) https://doi.org/10.53347/rID-15163
Van der Woude syndrome (VWS) is characterised by the association of congenital lower lip fistulae/pits with cleft lip and/or palate.
It is one of the most common clefting syndromes in humans 1 and affected individuals have a high prevalence of hypodontia.
Pathology
Genetics
It carries an autosomal dominant inheritance. Although caused by a single gene mutation, Van der Woude syndrome has variable phenotypic expression.
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2. King NM, Cheong CH, Sanares AM. Van der Woude syndrome: a report of two cases. J Clin Pediatr Dent. 2004;28 (3): 267-71. - Pubmed citation
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3. Rizos M, Spyropoulos MN. Van der Woude syndrome: a review. Cardinal signs, epidemiology, associated features, differential diagnosis, expressivity, genetic counselling and treatment. Eur J Orthod. 2004;26 (1): 17-24. Eur J Orthod (link) - Pubmed citation
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