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Hemifacial hyperplasia: a case report.

Roberto Almeida Azevedo1, Verônica Ferreira Souza, Viviane Almeida Sarmento

  • 1Department of Oral Surgery, School of Dentistry, Federa University of Bahia, Brazil.

Quintessence International (Berlin, Germany : 1985)
|June 16, 2005
PubMed
Summary

Hemifacial hyperplasia is a rare developmental disorder causing facial asymmetry. This case report details an adult woman

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Area of Science:

  • Dentistry
  • Medical Genetics
  • Developmental Biology

Background:

  • Hemifacial hyperplasia (HH) is a congenital condition.
  • It presents as unilateral facial overgrowth affecting both hard and soft tissues.
  • The exact etiology of HH remains largely unknown.

Observation:

  • This report focuses on a specific case of HH in an adult female patient.
  • Detailed clinical observations highlight the asymmetry and its impact.
  • The presentation emphasizes the significance of HH in adult clinical practice.

Findings:

  • The case illustrates the complex presentation of hemifacial hyperplasia.
  • It underscores the involvement of both skeletal and soft tissues in the disorder.
  • Clinical significance is demonstrated through the patient's presentation.

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Implications:

  • Understanding hemifacial hyperplasia is crucial for accurate diagnosis.
  • This case highlights the need for comprehensive management strategies.
  • Further research into the etiology of HH may improve treatment outcomes.