Mandibulofacial dysostosis with alopecia
Synonyms: MFDA
A rare mandibulofacial dysostosis characterized by the association with scalp alopecia and sparse eyebrows and eyelashes. Craniofacial dysmorphic features include zygomatic and mandibular dysplasia or hypoplasia cleft palate micrognathia dental anomalies auricular dysmorphism and eyelid anomalies among others. Patients may experience limited jaw mobility glossoptosis upper airway obstruction and conductive hearing loss.
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