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Is hemifacial microsomia linked to multiple maternities?

K Lawson1, N Waterhouse, D T Gault

  • 1Craniofacial Unit, Chelsea and Westminster Hospital, London, UK.

British Journal of Plastic Surgery
|December 14, 2002
PubMed
Summary

This study found a higher incidence of twin births among individuals with hemifacial microsomia and microtia, suggesting a link between congenital defects and multiple births. Further research into this association may reveal new insights into the causes of these conditions.

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Area of Science:

  • Medical Genetics
  • Developmental Biology
  • Epidemiology

Background:

  • Hemifacial microsomia is a congenital orofacial malformation affecting mandibular development.
  • The exact cause of hemifacial microsomia is unknown, but a higher incidence in twins has been suggested.
  • Understanding the etiology is crucial for potential interventions and genetic counseling.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To investigate the incidence of multiple births among individuals with hemifacial microsomia and microtia.
  • To determine if there is a statistically significant association between hemifacial microsomia and twin or triplet births.
  • To explore the potential link between multiple gestations and the occurrence of these congenital defects.

Main Methods:

  • Data collection from 145 individuals diagnosed with hemifacial microsomia and microtia.

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  • Utilized postal questionnaires and hospital-based interviews for data gathering.
  • Compared observed multiple birth rates with established age-standardized prevalence rates for England and Wales.

    • Main Results:

    • A higher prevalence of twin maternities (3.96%) was observed among affected individuals compared to the general population (1.06%).
    • The prevalence of twin maternities among siblings of affected individuals was also elevated (4.02%).
    • An excess of twins was noted in broader family groups, particularly with a maternal history of twinning.

    Conclusions:

    • The study supports the hypothesis linking hemifacial microsomia and microtia to multiple births.
    • The presence of a co-twin may increase the likelihood of the causal events leading to these conditions.
    • Further analysis of this association could open new research avenues for congenital defect etiology.