Median mandibular cleft in SAMS syndrome - A rare case report.

RATIONALE: SAMS syndrome is a rare genetic disorder characterized by midline facial clefting, skeletal anomalies, and other defects.

SALIENT FEATURES: Among the craniofacial manifestations of SAMS syndrome is the presence of a median mandibular cleft (MMC). MMC is a rare occurrence and in this syndrome, it poses a complex challenge for both functional and aesthetic reasons. Patient.

FINDINGS: This rare case report describes the successful correction of an MMC in an 18-month-old child diagnosed with SAMS syndrome.

TREATMENT: This report describes the presentation, diagnosis and treatment. The surgical intervention involved a meticulous, single stage, osseous reconstruction. The mechanism of MMC in SAMS syndrome is discussed.

OUTCOMES: Early intervention for MMC in SAMS syndrome patients can offer promising outcomes.