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Soft Tissue Damage in Patients With Hemifacial Microsomia
Jiaxia Wang1, Enwei Liu2, Linna Du1
1Shandong Medical College.
The Journal of Craniofacial Surgery
|August 3, 2019
Summary
Hemifacial microsomia (HFM) involves soft tissue damage on the affected side, including muscles and glands. Mandible positioning may influence the severity of this damage.
Area of Science:
- Craniofacial surgery
- Medical imaging
- Developmental biology
Background:
- Hemifacial microsomia (HFM) is a congenital condition affecting facial development.
- Understanding soft tissue involvement is crucial for HFM management.
Purpose of the Study:
- To assess the extent of soft tissue damage in patients with hemifacial microsomia (HFM).
Main Methods:
- Computed tomography (CT) scans of the craniofacial area were analyzed.
- Axial and coronal CT images were used to evaluate soft tissue damage in nine HFM patients.
Main Results:
- All nine patients exhibited damage to the masseter muscle, temporal muscle, pterygoid muscles, and parotid gland on the affected side.
- Pterygoid muscle damage was less extensive than that of the masseter, temporal muscle, and parotid gland.
Conclusions:
- Findings suggest hemorrhage plays a role in HFM development.
- The mandible's position and barrier effect may influence the extent of soft tissue damage in HFM.
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