Taurodontia, absent teeth, sparse hair syndrome

Alternate names

Teeth, congenital absence of, with taurodontia and sparse hair

Definition

Taurodontia, absent teeth, sparse hair syndrome is a rare condition that, as the name suggests, is primarily characterized by malformations of the primary and/or secondary molars (taurodontia); the absence of several teeth; and unusually sparse, slow-growing hair.

Cause

The underlying cause of the condition is currently unknown.

Inheritance

Autosomal recessive inheritance, a 25% chance

It appears to follow an autosomal recessive pattern of inheritance.

Treatment

Treatment is based on the signs and symptoms present in each person.

NIH genetic and rare disease info

• NIH info on Taurodontia, absent teeth, sparse hair syndrome

Taurodontia, absent teeth, sparse hair syndrome is a rare disease.

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