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Otocephaly Classification and external resources ICD-10 Q18.2 OMIM 202650 Otocephaly is a type of cephalic disorder.
This is a lethal condition in which the primary feature is agnathia — a developmental anomaly characterized by total or virtual absence of the lower jaw.[1] The "oto" in the name refers to the relationship of the ears to the face in this disorder.
The condition is considered lethal because of a poorly functioning airway.
In otocephaly, agnathia may occur alone or together with holoprosencephaly.
References
- ^ "otocephaly" at Dorland's Medical Dictionary
External links
Congenital malformations and deformations of face and neck (Q18, 744.4–744.9) Face jaw: OtocephalyNeck Ungrouped Categories:- Congenital disorders of eye, ear, face and neck
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