Nablus Mask-Like Facial Syndrome with Moderate Developmental Delay
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Published on: August 25, 2014
Bahadir Turan1, Mehmet Akif Akinci2, Ibrahim Selcuk Esin2
1Department of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry, Agri State Hospital, Agri, Turkey.
Abstract:
Nablus mask-like facial syndrome (NMLFS) is defined by distinctive craniofacial appearance including tight-appearing glistening facial skin, blepharophimosis, telecanthus, severe arched eyebrows, flat and broad nose, long philtrum, distinctive ears, unusual hair patterns, mild developmental delay and "happy" disposition. We aim to report a 7-year-old boy diagnosed with NMLFS and moderate developmental delay. Literature emphasis that Intellectual Disability is common in this syndrome though it has been diagnosed to only a few people worldwide.
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