| Microstomia | |
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| Acquired microstomia from congenital syphilis | |
| Specialty | Medical genetics |
Microstomia (from Greek micro- 'small' and -stomia 'mouth') is the medical condition of an abnormally small mouth.
Congenital
It is a feature of many craniofacial syndromes, including Freeman–Sheldon syndrome and Sheldon-Hall syndromes (or distal arthrogryposis multiplex congenita). It may present with whistling-face feature, as well, as in Freeman-Sheldon syndrome. In this syndrome, it impairs alimentation and may require repeated oral surgeries (called commissurotomy) to improve function.
Acquired
Microstomia can occur as a result of scarring due to many conditions. It is seen as complication of facial burns. It can also be a feature of systemic scleroderma.
References
- Hagberg and Benumof's Airway Management (4e ed.). Elsevier. pp. 608–639.
- Jameson, J. Larry. Harrison's Principles of Internal Medicine (20 ed.). McGraw-Hill Education. pp. ch 353.
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| Classification | D |
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| Congenital malformations and deformations of face and neck | |
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| Face |
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| Neck | |
| Ungrouped | |