Jove
Visualize
Contact Us
JoVE
x logofacebook logolinkedin logoyoutube logo
ABOUT JoVE
OverviewLeadershipBlogJoVE Help Center
AUTHORS
Publishing ProcessEditorial BoardScope & PoliciesPeer ReviewFAQSubmit
LIBRARIANS
TestimonialsSubscriptionsAccessResourcesLibrary Advisory BoardFAQ
RESEARCH
JoVE JournalMethods CollectionsJoVE Encyclopedia of ExperimentsArchive
EDUCATION
JoVE CoreJoVE BusinessJoVE Science EducationJoVE Lab ManualFaculty Resource CenterFaculty Site
Terms & Conditions of Use
Privacy Policy
Policies

Related Experiment Videos

Hemiatrophy.

G D Finch1, C J Dawe

  • 1Tauranga Hospital, New Zealand. gdfinch@hotmail.com

Journal of Pediatric Orthopedics
|December 25, 2002
PubMed
Summary

This study describes combined ipsilateral facial and somatic hemiatrophy, a rare condition characterized by facial and limb asymmetry present from birth. The condition is mild, not progressive, and likely has a genetic basis.

Related Concept Videos

You might also read

Related Articles

Articles linked to this work by shared authors, journal, and citation graph.

Sort by
Same author

Transient posttraumatic cystlike lesions of bone.

Journal of pediatric orthopedics·2001
Same author

Major cervical spine injuries in children and adolescents.

Journal of pediatric orthopedics·1998
Same author

Changes in frequency, morphology, and behavior of tumors induced in mice by a polyoma virus mutant with a specifically altered oncogene.

The American journal of pathology·1992
Same author

Heterogeneity in state and expression of viral DNA in polyoma virus-induced tumors of the mouse.

Virology·1992
Same author

Polyomavirus tumor induction in mice: effects of polymorphisms of VP1 and large T antigen.

Journal of virology·1991
Same author

Polyomavirus replication in mice: influences of VP1 type and route of inoculation.

Journal of virology·1991

Area of Science:

  • Medical Genetics
  • Developmental Biology
  • Plastic Surgery

Background:

  • Combined ipsilateral facial and somatic hemiatrophy is a rare condition characterized by asymmetry affecting the face and limbs on the same side of the body.
  • Diagnostic features include asymmetry of the face, tongue, ear, and limbs, with decreased length and size of the affected extremities.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To describe the clinical presentation and characteristics of combined ipsilateral facial and somatic hemiatrophy.
  • To investigate the potential causes and progression of this rare disorder.

Main Methods:

  • Case series review of seven patients diagnosed with combined ipsilateral facial and somatic hemiatrophy.
  • Clinical observation and assessment of diagnostic features, including facial and limb asymmetry.
  • Evaluation of disease progression and associated symptoms.

Main Results:

  • The condition presents at birth with mild, non-progressive facial hemiatrophy and ipsilateral limb asymmetry.
  • Leg length discrepancies are manageable and do not appear to worsen significantly.
  • Cosmetic concerns are a primary identifier of the condition, present from birth.

Conclusions:

  • Combined ipsilateral facial and somatic hemiatrophy is a congenital, non-progressive disorder with a likely multifactorial genetic etiology.
  • While limb discrepancies are manageable, the cosmetic aspects are significant identifiers.
  • Further research into the genetic basis is warranted.

Related Experiment Videos