Abstract
Noonan syndrome is an autosomal dominant multisystem disorder, associated with cardiac anomalies and a distinctive facial appearance, characterized by genetic heterogeneity. Noonan syndrome affects both females and males, and has an estimated incidence of 1 per 1,000‑2,500 live births. The present report aims at presenting the oro‑facial findings in a case of Noonan syndrome in a 16 year‑old male.
Keywords: Noonan Syndrome (NS), Webbed neck, Short stature, Pectus excavatum.
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Corresponding Author
Dr Bharvi A. Shukla
Block E-1/6, “Vikramnagar”, ISRO Colony, Behind Iskon temple, Ambli-Bopal Road, Ahmedabad, Gujarat, India