Developmental vascular anomalies of the head and neck may give rise to profound esthetic problems that are a challenge to treat. These vascular anomalies may also be of significance in dentistry, particularly where extractions have to be carried out. This brief report describes a number of children who presented with different variations of these anomalies.

Introduction: Many epidemiological studies have been conducted to determine the prevalence of the various types of the dental anomalies. The aim of the present study was determination of developmental and acquired dental anomalies in patients attending the faculty of dentistry in Rasht, Iran. Materials and Methods: In this retrospective cross-sectional study, 1224 digital panoramic ra-diographs...

This study aimed to review and analyse the computed tomography (CT) imaging results of frequently encountered developmental anomalies of the inferior vena cava (IVC). The underlying clinical significance was evaluated with reference to the relevant literature. CT images of patients who received abdominal or thoracic scanning between July 2009 and September 2011 were reviewed. Developmental anom...

Central nervous system (CNS) anomalies are frequent and often have an unfavorable outcome. Modern, highresolution ultrasound equipment has a unique potential in evaluating normal and abnormal anatomy of the fetal neural axis from the very early stages of development. However, identification of selected anomalies remains a challenge in many cases. In this report, we describe two cases of CNS ano...

To cite: Cherian EV, Shenoy KV, Bukelo MJ, et al. BMJ Case Rep Published online: [please include Day Month Year] doi:10.1136/ bcr-2012-008165 DESCRIPTION The corpus callosum is a band of white matter connecting two cerebral hemispheres of the brain and responsible for the integration of motor, sensory and cognitive information. Its development starts in the first trimester of pregnancy, while m...

Congenital anomalies of the optic disc underlie many cases of decreased vision, strabismus, and nystagmus in childhood. A comprehensive evaluation necessitates an understanding of the ophthalmoscopic features, associated neuro-ophthalmologic findings, pathogenesis, and appropriate ancillary studies for each anomaly. The subclassification of different forms of “colobomatous” defects on the basis...