Changing Faces, Changing Lives Contents Otherwise known as? Hemifacial microsomia is part of a broader spectrum of conditions known as craniofacial microsomia, which includes Goldenhar syndrome when additional eye and spinal anomalies are present. Signs & Symptoms Hemifacial microsomia (HFM) is a congenital condition where one side of the face is underdeveloped or smaller than
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Changing Faces, Changing Lives Contents Otherwise known as? Cleft lip and/or palate is the usual umbrella term, but may also be described as an orofacial cleft. Depending on the structures affected, it may be described more specifically as: Cleft lip Cleft palate Cleft lip and palate Signs & Symptoms Cleft lip and/or palate occurs when
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Changing Faces, Changing Lives Contents Otherwise known as? Lambdoid synostosis is a type of craniosynostosis where the lambdoid suture (located at the back of the skull) fuses prematurely. It is also known by the following names: Lambdoid craniosynostosis Posterior craniosynostosis (because the lambdoid suture is at the back of the skull) Lambdoid suture synostosis The
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Changing Faces, Changing Lives Contents Otherwise known as? Treacher Collins syndrome is known by a few other names: Treacher Collins-Franceschetti Syndrome – Sometimes used to acknowledge the contributions of Dr. Franceschetti, who helped describe the syndrome alongside Dr. Treacher Collins. Mandibulofacial Dysostosis – This term refers to the characteristic facial differences seen in the syndrome,
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Changing Faces, Changing Lives Contents Otherwise known as? Oculoauriculovertebral spectrum or OAVS Signs & Symptoms Goldenhar syndrome is a rare congenital condition that affects the development of the eyes, ears, and spine. It is considered a craniofacial syndrome, as it often involves differences in the facial structure, particularly on one side of the face. The
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Changing Faces, Changing Lives Contents Otherwise known as? Coronal synostosis is a type of craniosynostosis in which the coronal suture (the fibrous joint that runs from ear to ear across the top of the skull) fuses prematurely, leading to a different skull and facial shape. While “coronal synostosis” is the most common and widely used
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Changing Faces, Changing Lives Contents Otherwise known as? Apert syndrome is also known by several other names, although “Apert syndrome” is the most widely recognized. Some alternative terms or descriptions include: Craniofacial dysostosis – This refers to differences in growth of the skull bones, which is a key feature of Apert syndrome. Apert’s syndrome –
Our darling little Juniper (youngest of 3 girls) was born with Sagittal craniosynostosis early last year. As soon as she was born, I immediately thought “her head looks unusual” (but still beautiful!). We were told that as she was born via c-section, maybe her head needed some time to “round out”.
Changing Faces, Changing Lives Contents Otherwise known as? Van der Woude syndrome is sometimes referred to by other names, though “Van der Woude syndrome” is the most widely recognized. Some other names or descriptions used for this condition include: Cleft lip-palate syndrome – This refers to the fact that Van der Woude syndrome often involves
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Changing Faces, Changing Lives Contents Otherwise known as? Stickler syndrome is also known by the following names: Hereditary Progressive Arthro-ophthalmopathy – This name highlights the condition’s primary features, including arthropathy (joint problems) and ophthalmopathy (eye issues). Stickler Collagenopathy – This name emphasizes the condition’s genetic cause, as it is linked to reduced collagen production. Stickler
