Taurodontism and Learning Disabilities in Patients With Klinefelter syndrome

Dan Boboia 6/11/10 Lit. Review

Title:
Taurodontism and Learning Disabilities in Patients With Klinefelter syndrome
Author: Schulman et al


Purpose:
Determine the prevalence rates of taurodontism and learning disabilities in a sample of patients with Klinefelter syndrome

Methods:
Questionnaires and dental radiographs of KS patients were obtained and reviewed. Prevalence rates were determined for taurodontism and learning disabilities in the sample population and compared to the general population.

Results:
Taurodontism found in 75% of the participants
Learning disabilities found in 83% of the participants

Conslusions:
84% positive predictive value for KS in a male with taurodontism and learning disability.
This article suggests that dentists should recommend that patient be karyotyped for KS when encountering taurodontism with learning disability