Changing Faces, Changing Lives
Tag: Cleft Conditions
Changing Faces, Changing Lives Contents Otherwise known as? Nager syndrome, also known as Nager acrofacial dysostosis, has a few alternative names, including: Nager Acrofacial Dysostosis (NAFD) – The most common alternative name, emphasizing its classification as an acrofacial dysostosis syndrome (a condition affecting the face and limbs). Acrofacial Dysostosis, Nager Type – Highlights that it […]
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 […]
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, […]
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 […]
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 […]
Changing Faces, Changing Lives Contents Otherwise known as? Pierre Robin sequence is also known by the following names: Pierre Robin syndrome Robin sequence Pierre Robin anomaly Pierre Robin malformation Signs & Symptoms Pierre Robin sequence is a condition that involves a combination of craniofacial differences. The primary features include micrognathia (a small jaw), cleft palate, […]