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Micrognathism

Condition in which the jaw is small

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Micrognathism is a condition where the jaw is undersized. It is also sometimes called mandibular hypoplasia. It is common in infants, but is usually self-corrected during growth, due to the jaws increasing in size. It may be a cause of abnormal tooth alignment and in severe cases can hamper feeding. It can also, both in adults and children, make intubation difficult, either during anesthesia or in emergency situations.

01Causes

According to the NCBI, the following conditions feature micrognathism:

Severe micrognathia in a 23-year-old
Severe micrognathia in a 23-year-old
Micrognathia in Pitt-Rogers-Danks Syndrome (PRDS)
Micrognathia in Pitt-Rogers-Danks Syndrome (PRDS)
Micrognathism in Hutchinson-Gilford syndrome
Micrognathism in Hutchinson-Gilford syndrome

02Diagnosis

It can be detected by the naked eye as well as dental or skull X-ray testing.

Micrognathism in microcephaly (with normal intelligence)
Micrognathism in microcephaly (with normal intelligence)
Micrognathism in Carpenter syndrome
Micrognathism in Carpenter syndrome
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