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Hutchinson's teeth
Hutchinson's teeth are a sign of congenital syphilis. Babies with this have teeth that are smaller and more widely spaced than normal and which have notches on their biting surfaces . It is named after Sir Jonathan Hutchinson, an English surgeon and pathologist, who first described them.
Hutchinson's teeth form part of Hutchinson's triad .
Also known as:
- Hutchinson's incisor
- Hutchinson’s sign
- Hutchinson-Boeck teeth
Last updated: 05-12-2005 19:56:34
10-26-2009 08:16:03
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