Contemporary Team Care in Craniofacial Anomalies

Chapter 16 : Craniofacial anomalies

The term craniofacial anomalies literally encompasses all congenital deformities of the cranium and face. More specifically, however, the term has come to imply congenital deformities of the head that interfere with physical and mental well-being (Marsh and Vannier, 1985). There are practically no epidemiological studies of craniofacial malformations as such. Myrianthopoulos (1982) reviewed dat...

Global registry and database on craniofacial anomalies Report of a WHO Registry Meeting on Craniofacial Anomalies

Common craniofacial anomalies: conditions of craniofacial atrophy/hypoplasia and neoplasia.

The spectrum of craniofacial malformations includes conditions of congenital and acquired etiology. The conditions of craniofacial atrophy and hypoplasia may arise primarily or secondary to previous therapeutic interventions. The conditions of progressive hemifacial atrophy (Romberg disease) and radiation-induced hypoplasia will be reviewed on the basis of their etiology, pathogenesis, anatomy,...

Pathogenesis and morphogenesis of craniofacial developmental anomalies.

A condensed review of the morphogenetic mechanisms of facial fabrication, providing insights into developmental anomalies of clinical concern. Genetics, epigenetics and regulation of molecular, cellular, tissue and organ formation are being elucidated in normal and dysmorphological patterns. The pathogenesis of craniosynostosis is related to fibroblast growth factor expression. Analysis of a 28...

CME Common Craniofacial Anomalies: The Facial Dysostoses

The wide spectrum of craniofacial malformations makes classification difficult. A simple classification system allows an overview of the current understanding of the etiology, assessment, and treatment of the most frequently encountered craniofacial anomalies. Facial dysostoses are reviewed on the basis of their diverse etiology, pathogenesis, anatomy, and treatment. Conditions discussed includ...