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Facial Asymmetry in a Crying Newborn: A Comparison of Two Cases and Review of Literature
Joint Authors
Jain, Sunil K.
Arya, Shreyas
Richardson, Carol J.
Source
Issue
Vol. 2017, Issue 2017 (31 Dec. 2017), pp.1-3, 3 p.
Publisher
Hindawi Publishing Corporation
Publication Date
2017-02-26
Country of Publication
Egypt
No. of Pages
3
Main Subjects
Abstract EN
Facial asymmetry in a crying newborn can be due to a variety of different causes.
Neonatal asymmetric crying facies (NACF) is a specific phenotype, which is often underrecognized.
It is defined as asymmetry of the mouth and lips with grimacing or smiling, but a symmetric appearance at rest.
NACF needs to be differentiated from complete facial palsy in a newborn, which can occur due to traumatic or developmental etiologies.
Developmental causes can be present in isolation or may be a part of a recognized syndrome.
While asymmetric lower lip depression may be seen in both conditions, complete facial palsy is also associated with upper and mid face deformities.
We present a case of NACF and compare it to a case of facial palsy due to perinatal trauma.
The purpose of this case series is to clarify some of the confusing nomenclatures and highlight the differences in the physical exam findings, diagnosis, and eventual prognosis of these cases.
American Psychological Association (APA)
Arya, Shreyas& Jain, Sunil K.& Richardson, Carol J.. 2017. Facial Asymmetry in a Crying Newborn: A Comparison of Two Cases and Review of Literature. Case Reports in Pediatrics،Vol. 2017, no. 2017, pp.1-3.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-1149405
Modern Language Association (MLA)
Arya, Shreyas…[et al.]. Facial Asymmetry in a Crying Newborn: A Comparison of Two Cases and Review of Literature. Case Reports in Pediatrics No. 2017 (2017), pp.1-3.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-1149405
American Medical Association (AMA)
Arya, Shreyas& Jain, Sunil K.& Richardson, Carol J.. Facial Asymmetry in a Crying Newborn: A Comparison of Two Cases and Review of Literature. Case Reports in Pediatrics. 2017. Vol. 2017, no. 2017, pp.1-3.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-1149405
Data Type
Journal Articles
Language
English
Notes
Includes bibliographical references
Record ID
BIM-1149405