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Craniofacial abnormality
Craniofacial abnormality
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"Orafacial abnormality" redirects here. For other orofacial abnormalities, see Mouth disease.
Craniofacial abnormality | |
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Human skull | |
Specialty | Medical genetics |
Craniofacial abnormalities are congenital musculoskeletal disorders which primarily affect the cranium and facial bones.
They are associated with the development of the pharyngeal arches. Approximately, 5% of the UK or USA population present with dentofacial deformities requiring Orthognathic surgery, jaw surgery, and Orthodontics, brace therapy, as a part of their definitive treatment.
Notable conditions
- Platybasia
- Arrhinia - absence of the nose
- Craniosynostosis - premature fusion of the cranial sutures
- Cyclopia - one eye
- Mobius syndrome - paralysis of the facial muscles
External links
Appendicular limb / dysmelia |
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Congenital abnormality syndromes
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Craniofacial | |
Short stature | |
Limbs | |
Overgrowth syndromes | |
Laurence–Moon–Bardet–Biedl | |
Combined/other, known locus |