Ackerman syndrome

Ackerman syndrome or interstitial granulomatous dermatitis is a familial syndrome of fused molar roots with a single canal (taurodontism), hypotrichosis, full upper lip without a cupid's bow, thickened and wide philtrum, and occasional juvenile glaucoma.^[1][2][3] It was described by James L. Ackerman, A. Leon Ackerman, and A. Bernard Ackerman.^[4]

Ackerman syndrome
Other names	Pyramidal molar-glaucoma-upper abnormal lip syndrome, interstitial granulomatous dermatitis with arthritis (IGDA)
Ackerman syndrome is inherited in an autosomal recessive manner

Signs and symptoms

• Fused molar roots
• Single root canal
• Juvenile glaucoma
• Sparse body hair
• Distinct facial features: full upper lip, absence of cupid's bow, thick philtrum
• Syndactyly
• Increased pigmentation of finger joints
• Clinodactyly of fifth finger.^[5]

Diagnosis

Treatment