Ackerman Syndrome
What is Ackerman Syndrome?
Ackerman Syndrome is a genetic defect that causes familial syndrome of fused molar roots with a single canal (taurodontism), hypotrichosis, full upper lip without a cupid’s bow, thickened and wide philtrum, and occasional juvenile glaucoma. Ackerman Syndrome is found in less than 1 in 1,000,000 people.
What are the symptoms of Ackerman Syndrome?
Common symptoms of Ackerman Syndrome include the following:- Fused molar roots
- Single root canal
- Juvenile glaucoma
- Sparse body hair
- Full upper lip
- Abnormal hair quantity
- Deep philtrum
- Exaggerated cupid’s bow
- Taurodontia
- Thick lower lip vermilion
- Thick philtrum
- Syndactyly
- Increased pigmentation of finger joints
- Clinodactyly of fifth finger