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Microstomia Classification and external resources ICD-10 Q18.5 ICD-9 744.84 DiseasesDB 29609 eMedicine ent/148 MeSH D008865 Microstomia (micro- a combining form meaning small + -stomia a combining form meaning mouth = (abnormally) "small mouth") is a clinical feature of many craniofacial syndromes, including Freeman-Sheldon syndrome and Sheldon-Hall syndromes (or distal arthrogryposis multiplex congenita). It may present with whistling-face feature, as well, as in Freeman-Sheldon syndrome. In this syndrome, it impairs alimentation and may require repeated oral surgeries (called commissurotomy) to improve function.
Congenital malformations and deformations of face and neck (Q18, 744.4–744.9) Face mouth: Macrostomia · MicrostomiaNeck Ungrouped Categories:- Congenital disorders of eye, ear, face and neck
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