Which Syndrome Is Characterized by a Fusion of the Anterior

question 26

Multiple Choice

Which syndrome is characterized by a fusion of the anterior portion of the maxillary gingiva to the upper lip from canine to canine?

• A) Osler-Rendu-Parkes Weber syndrome
• B) Ellis-van Creveld syndrome
• C) Gorlin syndrome
• D) Peutz-Jeghers syndrome

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