Gingival fibromatosis-hypertrichosis syndrome

Gingival fibromatosis-hypertrichosis syndrome

Definition

Gingival fibromatosis - hypertrichosis syndrome is a rare autosomal dominant disorder characterized by a generalized enlargement of the gingiva occurring at birth or during childhood that is associated with generalized hypertrichosis developing at birth, during the first years of life, or at puberty and predominantly affecting the face, upper limbs, and midback.

Also known as CGHT, congenital generalised hypertrichosis terminalis, congenital generalized hypertrichosis terminalis, hirsutism-congenital gingival hyperplasia syndrome, hypertrichosis with or without gingival hyperplasia, hypertrichosis, congenital generalized, with gingival hyperplasia — per MONDO

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