An auricular malformation is characterized by abnormalities in the shape of the auricle. It often does not represent a disease value as in the case of protruding ears. However, severe auricular malformations may be an accompanying symptom of a syndrome with other physical malformations. What is an auricular malformation? The term auricular malformation includes both … Auricular Malformation: Causes, Symptoms & Treatment
Rodent syndrome is a congenital malformation syndrome belonging to the acrofacial dysostosis group. The symptom complex is based on a mutation in the SF3B4 gene, which codes for components of the splicing mechanism. Therapy is purely symptomatic. What is rodent syndrome? Acrofacial dysostoses are a group of diseases in the group of congenital skeletal dysplasias … Rodent Syndrome: Causes, Symptoms & Treatment
Goldenhar syndrome (dysplasia oculoauricularis or oculo-auriculo-vertebral dysplasia) is a rare congenital defect. It refers to a combination of malformations that affect the face. They usually occur on one side and can vary widely. What is Goldenhar syndrome? Goldenhar syndrome is a congenital malformation that is one of the gill arch syndromes and is estimated to … Goldenhar Syndrome: Causes, Symptoms & Treatment
Hemifacial microsomia is a unilateral abnormality of the head that is due to various malformations. The Latin name, often abbreviated HFM, of the condition can be translated as “small growth of one half of the face.” The classifications according to ICD are 10 – Q75.8 and Q87.0, respectively. What is hemifacial microsomia? Hemifacial microsomia is … Hemifacial Microsomia: Causes, Symptoms & Treatment