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[Syndromes 7. Hypertelorism (Greig syndrome)].
1Afdeling Mond- en Kaakchirurgie, Academisch Ziekenhuis Nijmegen, Postbus 9101, 6500 HB Nijmegen.
Nederlands Tijdschrift Voor Tandheelkunde
|April 5, 2002
Summary
Hypertelorism, an increased distance between the orbits, can result from congenital issues or trauma. Surgical correction is possible, with more complex cases requiring transcranial procedures.
Area of Science:
- Ophthalmology
- Plastic Surgery
- Craniofacial Surgery
Context:
- Hypertelorism is defined as an increased distance between the orbits.
- The most apparent symptom is an increased intercanthal distance.
- Causes include congenital deformities (e.g., facial clefts, encephaloceles, enlarged ethmoids) and trauma.
Purpose:
- To describe the condition of hypertelorism.
- To outline the different degrees of hypertelorism.
- To discuss the surgical management strategies based on severity.
Summary:
- Hypertelorism presents with increased orbital distance, most notably intercanthal distance.
- It is classified into three degrees.
- Grades one and two have low complication risks with correction, while grade three, especially with vertical orbital dystopia, necessitates a transcranial approach.
Impact:
- Provides a clear classification of hypertelorism severity.
- Differentiates surgical approaches based on hypertelorism grade.
- Informs clinical decision-making for managing orbital hypertelorism.