Table 6.

Osteoglophonic Dysplasia: Treatment of Manifestations

Manifestation/ConcernTreatmentConsiderations/Other
Musculoskeletal Mgmt per skeletal dysplasia or physiatry clinic (orthopedics, rehab specialist)Address mobility issues in those w/bone deformities.
Developmental delay Early intervention & ongoing PT, OT, & speech therapy to optimize developmental outcomes
Craniosynostosis In general, multisuture craniosynostosis should be surgically repaired in 1st year of life.Specific timing is guided by child's anatomy, risk for ↑ intracranial pressure, & respiratory status.
Proptosis Early initiation of topical eye lubrication if inadequate lid closureTarsorrhaphy may be indicated, e.g., w/globe subluxation or to prevent globe luxation &/or exposure keratopathy.
Midface retrusion Jaw surgery to advance the midface
  • Typically in childhood or adolescence
  • Early midface advancement may be pursued to treat airway obstruction.
Dental Pediatric dental care & eval by craniofacial orthodontist as part of coordinated craniofacial team careOrthodontist plays an important role in determining type & timing of orthodontic & orthognathic interventions.
Sleep apnea Surgical interventions (adenoidectomy, nasal airway procedures) are often helpful.Avoid use of CPAP/BiPAP for long-term treatment of sleep apnea when possible, as pressure on midface exacerbates midface retrusion.
Hypophosphatemia Treatment w/phosphate as needed per endocrinologist
Hernia Standard treatment per gastroenterologist/surgeon

BiPAP = bilevel positive airway pressure; CPAP = continuous positive airway pressure; OT = occupational therapy; PT = physical therapy

From: Osteoglophonic Dysplasia

Cover of GeneReviews®
GeneReviews® [Internet].
Adam MP, Feldman J, Mirzaa GM, et al., editors.
Seattle (WA): University of Washington, Seattle; 1993-2024.
Copyright © 1993-2024, University of Washington, Seattle. GeneReviews is a registered trademark of the University of Washington, Seattle. All rights reserved.

GeneReviews® chapters are owned by the University of Washington. Permission is hereby granted to reproduce, distribute, and translate copies of content materials for noncommercial research purposes only, provided that (i) credit for source (http://www.genereviews.org/) and copyright (© 1993-2024 University of Washington) are included with each copy; (ii) a link to the original material is provided whenever the material is published elsewhere on the Web; and (iii) reproducers, distributors, and/or translators comply with the GeneReviews® Copyright Notice and Usage Disclaimer. No further modifications are allowed. For clarity, excerpts of GeneReviews chapters for use in lab reports and clinic notes are a permitted use.

For more information, see the GeneReviews® Copyright Notice and Usage Disclaimer.

For questions regarding permissions or whether a specified use is allowed, contact: ude.wu@tssamda.

NCBI Bookshelf. A service of the National Library of Medicine, National Institutes of Health.