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Abnormality of facial soft tissue

MedGen UID:
868778
•Concept ID:
C4023183
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Anatomical Abnormality
Synonyms: Anomaly of facial soft tissue; Deformity of facial soft tissue; Malformation of facial soft tissue
 
HPO: HP:0011799

Professional guidelines

PubMed

The etiology, clinical features, and treatment options of hemifacial microsomia.
Luo S, Sun H, Bian Q, Liu Z, Wang X
Oral Dis 2023 Sep;29(6):2449-2462. Epub 2023 Mar 13 doi: 10.1111/odi.14508. PMID: 36648381
Individualized Treatment for Infantile Hemangioma.
Xu MN, Zhang M, Xu Y, Wang M, Yuan SM
J Craniofac Surg 2018 Oct;29(7):1876-1879. doi: 10.1097/SCS.0000000000004745. PMID: 30052610
Velopharyngeal Dysfunction Evaluation and Treatment.
Meier JD, Muntz HR
Facial Plast Surg Clin North Am 2016 Nov;24(4):477-485. doi: 10.1016/j.fsc.2016.06.016. PMID: 27712815

Recent clinical studies

Etiology

Pollybeak deformity: how to avoid, how to cure.
Aldosari B
Eur Rev Med Pharmacol Sci 2023 Oct;27(5 Suppl):80-85. doi: 10.26355/eurrev_202310_34075. PMID: 37869952
Phenotypic spectrum of Tessier facial cleft number 5.
Racz C, Dakpé S, Kadlub N, Testelin S, Devauchelle B, Rachwalski M, Picard A
J Craniomaxillofac Surg 2018 Jan;46(1):22-27. Epub 2017 Oct 27 doi: 10.1016/j.jcms.2017.10.012. PMID: 29239768
Craniofacial Microsomia.
Brandstetter KA, Patel KG
Facial Plast Surg Clin North Am 2016 Nov;24(4):495-515. doi: 10.1016/j.fsc.2016.06.006. PMID: 27712817
Rare Facial Clefts.
Fijałkowska M, Antoszewski B
Pol Przegl Chir 2015 Aug;87(8):389-94. doi: 10.1515/pjs-2015-0077. PMID: 26495914
Facial clefts and facial dysplasia: revisiting the classification.
Mazzola RF, Mazzola IC
J Craniofac Surg 2014 Jan;25(1):26-34. doi: 10.1097/SCS.0b013e3182a2ea94. PMID: 24406554

Diagnosis

The etiology, clinical features, and treatment options of hemifacial microsomia.
Luo S, Sun H, Bian Q, Liu Z, Wang X
Oral Dis 2023 Sep;29(6):2449-2462. Epub 2023 Mar 13 doi: 10.1111/odi.14508. PMID: 36648381
Craniofacial Microsomia.
Birgfeld C, Heike C
Clin Plast Surg 2019 Apr;46(2):207-221. doi: 10.1016/j.cps.2018.12.001. PMID: 30851752
Buccal space tumours.
Hasan Z, Tan D, Buchanan M, Palme C, Riffat F
Auris Nasus Larynx 2019 Apr;46(2):160-166. Epub 2018 Jul 18 doi: 10.1016/j.anl.2018.06.011. PMID: 30031665
Encephalocraniocutaneous Lipomatosis.
Bavle A, Shah R, Gross N, Gavula T, Ruiz-Elizalde A, Wierenga K, McNall-Knapp R
J Pediatr Hematol Oncol 2018 Oct;40(7):553-554. doi: 10.1097/MPH.0000000000001170. PMID: 29683947
Craniofacial Microsomia.
Brandstetter KA, Patel KG
Facial Plast Surg Clin North Am 2016 Nov;24(4):495-515. doi: 10.1016/j.fsc.2016.06.006. PMID: 27712817

Therapy

Soft-Tissue Filler for Secondary Nasal Deformities.
Rohrich RJ, Novak M, Cason R, Trost J
Plast Reconstr Surg 2024 May 1;153(5):1052-1054. Epub 2023 May 24 doi: 10.1097/PRS.0000000000010747. PMID: 37224453
Facial synkinesis: A distressing sequela of facial palsy.
Shokri T, Patel S, Ziai K, Harounian J, Lighthall JG
Ear Nose Throat J 2024 Jun;103(6):NP382-NP391. Epub 2021 Nov 26 doi: 10.1177/01455613211054627. PMID: 34836457
Pollybeak deformity: how to avoid, how to cure.
Aldosari B
Eur Rev Med Pharmacol Sci 2023 Oct;27(5 Suppl):80-85. doi: 10.26355/eurrev_202310_34075. PMID: 37869952
Encephalocraniocutaneous Lipomatosis.
Bavle A, Shah R, Gross N, Gavula T, Ruiz-Elizalde A, Wierenga K, McNall-Knapp R
J Pediatr Hematol Oncol 2018 Oct;40(7):553-554. doi: 10.1097/MPH.0000000000001170. PMID: 29683947
Nasolabial aesthetics.
Mitchell C, Oeltjen J, Panthaki Z, Thaller SR
J Craniofac Surg 2007 Jul;18(4):756-65. doi: 10.1097/scs.0b013e3180684360. PMID: 17667661

Prognosis

Pollybeak deformity: how to avoid, how to cure.
Aldosari B
Eur Rev Med Pharmacol Sci 2023 Oct;27(5 Suppl):80-85. doi: 10.26355/eurrev_202310_34075. PMID: 37869952
Cephalometric Soft Tissue Morphology of Adults With Unoperated Submucous Cleft Palate.
Cao C, Xu X, Yin H, Zheng Q, Xu C, Shi B
Cleft Palate Craniofac J 2023 Oct;60(10):1260-1266. Epub 2022 May 9 doi: 10.1177/10556656221100125. PMID: 35532048
Phenotypic spectrum of Tessier facial cleft number 5.
Racz C, Dakpé S, Kadlub N, Testelin S, Devauchelle B, Rachwalski M, Picard A
J Craniomaxillofac Surg 2018 Jan;46(1):22-27. Epub 2017 Oct 27 doi: 10.1016/j.jcms.2017.10.012. PMID: 29239768
Rare Facial Clefts.
Fijałkowska M, Antoszewski B
Pol Przegl Chir 2015 Aug;87(8):389-94. doi: 10.1515/pjs-2015-0077. PMID: 26495914
Growth factors and craniofacial surgery.
Alvarez P, Hee CK, Solchaga L, Snel L, Kestler HK, Lynch SE, Hollinger JO
J Craniofac Surg 2012 Jan;23(1):20-9. doi: 10.1097/SCS.0b013e318240c6a8. PMID: 22337369

Clinical prediction guides

Pollybeak deformity: how to avoid, how to cure.
Aldosari B
Eur Rev Med Pharmacol Sci 2023 Oct;27(5 Suppl):80-85. doi: 10.26355/eurrev_202310_34075. PMID: 37869952
Cephalometric Soft Tissue Morphology of Adults With Unoperated Submucous Cleft Palate.
Cao C, Xu X, Yin H, Zheng Q, Xu C, Shi B
Cleft Palate Craniofac J 2023 Oct;60(10):1260-1266. Epub 2022 May 9 doi: 10.1177/10556656221100125. PMID: 35532048
Distraction Osteogenesis: Mandible and Maxilla.
Dibbs RP, Ferry AM, Sarrami SM, Abu-Ghname A, Dempsey RF, Buchanan EP
Facial Plast Surg 2021 Dec;37(6):751-758. Epub 2021 May 3 doi: 10.1055/s-0041-1727248. PMID: 33940653
Rare Facial Clefts.
Fijałkowska M, Antoszewski B
Pol Przegl Chir 2015 Aug;87(8):389-94. doi: 10.1515/pjs-2015-0077. PMID: 26495914
Facial clefts and facial dysplasia: revisiting the classification.
Mazzola RF, Mazzola IC
J Craniofac Surg 2014 Jan;25(1):26-34. doi: 10.1097/SCS.0b013e3182a2ea94. PMID: 24406554

Recent systematic reviews

Interventional therapy of extracranial arteriovenous malformations of the head and neck-A systematic review.
Lilje D, Wiesmann M, Hasan D, Riabikin A, Ridwan H, Hölzle F, Nikoubashman O
PLoS One 2022;17(7):e0268809. Epub 2022 Jul 15 doi: 10.1371/journal.pone.0268809. PMID: 35839171Free PMC Article
Three-dimensional scanners for soft-tissue facial assessment in clinical practice.
Petrides G, Clark JR, Low H, Lovell N, Eviston TJ
J Plast Reconstr Aesthet Surg 2021 Mar;74(3):605-614. Epub 2020 Aug 25 doi: 10.1016/j.bjps.2020.08.050. PMID: 33082078
Three-dimensional imaging of soft and hard facial tissues in patients with craniofacial syndromes: a systematic review of methodological quality.
Lewyllie A, Cadenas De Llano-Pérula M, Verdonck A, Willems G
Dentomaxillofac Radiol 2018 Feb;47(3):20170154. Epub 2017 Dec 18 doi: 10.1259/dmfr.20170154. PMID: 29168926Free PMC Article
Relation between soft tissue and skeletal changes after mandibular setback surgery: A systematic review and meta-analysis.
Kaklamanos EG, Kolokitha OE
J Craniomaxillofac Surg 2016 Apr;44(4):427-35. Epub 2016 Jan 12 doi: 10.1016/j.jcms.2016.01.005. PMID: 26874555
Diagnosing abuse: a systematic review of torn frenum and other intra-oral injuries.
Maguire S, Hunter B, Hunter L, Sibert JR, Mann M, Kemp AM; Welsh Child Protection Systematic Review Group
Arch Dis Child 2007 Dec;92(12):1113-7. Epub 2007 Apr 27 doi: 10.1136/adc.2006.113001. PMID: 17468129Free PMC Article

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