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Congenital Unilateral Hypoplasia of Depressor Anguli Oris
Joint Authors
Deskin, Ronald
Ulualp, Seckin O.
Source
Issue
Vol. 2012, Issue 2012 (31 Dec. 2012), pp.1-3, 3 p.
Publisher
Hindawi Publishing Corporation
Publication Date
2012-09-17
Country of Publication
Egypt
No. of Pages
3
Main Subjects
Abstract EN
Objectives.
Asymmetric facial appearance may originate from abnormalities of facial musculature or facial innervation.
We describe clinical features of congenital hypoplasia of depressor anguli oris muscle in a child.
Material and Methods.
Chart of a 10-month-old female referred to a tertiary care pediatric hospital for assessment of facial paralysis was reviewed.
Data included relevant history and physical examination, diagnostic work up, and management.
Results.
The child presented with asymmetric movement of lower lip since birth.
Asymmetry of lower lip was more pronounced when she smiled and cried.
Rest of the face movement was symmetric.
On examination, the face appeared symmetric at rest.
The child had inward deviation of right lower lip when she smiled.
Facial nerve function, as determined by frowning/forehead, wrinkling, eye closure, nasolabial fold depth, and tearing, was symmetric.
Magnetic resonance imaging of the temporal bones and internal auditory canals were within normal limits.
Echocardiogram did not show cardiac abnormality.
Auditory brainstem response showed no abnormality.
Conclusions.
Congenital hypoplasia of depressor anguli oris is a rare anomaly that causes asymmetric crying face.
Pediatricians and otolaryngologists need to be cognizant of cardiac, head and neck, and central nervous system anomalies associated with congenital unilateral hypoplasia of depressor anguli oris.
American Psychological Association (APA)
Ulualp, Seckin O.& Deskin, Ronald. 2012. Congenital Unilateral Hypoplasia of Depressor Anguli Oris. Case Reports in Pediatrics،Vol. 2012, no. 2012, pp.1-3.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-477124
Modern Language Association (MLA)
Ulualp, Seckin O.& Deskin, Ronald. Congenital Unilateral Hypoplasia of Depressor Anguli Oris. Case Reports in Pediatrics No. 2012 (2012), pp.1-3.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-477124
American Medical Association (AMA)
Ulualp, Seckin O.& Deskin, Ronald. Congenital Unilateral Hypoplasia of Depressor Anguli Oris. Case Reports in Pediatrics. 2012. Vol. 2012, no. 2012, pp.1-3.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-477124
Data Type
Journal Articles
Language
English
Notes
Includes bibliographical references
Record ID
BIM-477124