HEREDITARY GINGIVAL FIBROMATOSIS WITH A RECESSIVE MODE OF INHERITANCE- CASE-REPORTS

Hereditary gingival fibromatosis is characterized by varying degrees o f attached gingival hyperplasia and may in rare cases present as a fea ture of a generalized syndrome. It is usually inherited as an autosoma l dominant condition though recessive forms are described. The dental and genetic features of an affected brother and sister with a probably unique autosomal recessive hereditary fibromatosis syndrome are prese nted.