Hemifacial microsomia
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hemifacial-microsomia-197-16832401
title:
Hemifacial microsomia
text:
Hemifacial microsomia (HFM) is a congenital disorder that affects the development of the lower half of the face, most commonly the ears, the mouth and the mandible. It usually occurs on one side of the face, but both sides are sometimes affected. If severe, it may result in difficulties in breathing due to obstruction of the trachea—sometimes even requiring a tracheotomy. With an incidence in the range of 1:3500 to 1:4500, it is the second most common birth defect of the face, after cleft lip an
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description:
Birth defect which affects the lower half of the face
original url:
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hemifacial_microsomia
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date modified:
2023-04-21T23:23:42Z
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