Facial features of fetal alcohol syndrome
Posted by fredjoiners on May 26, 2007
Craniofacial features associated with fetal alcohol syndrome
A characteristic pattern of mild facial anomalies, associated with FAS; including
- small eye openings
- a thin upper lip
- flattened ridges between the base of the nose and the upper lip (i.e., a flattened philtrum)
- skin folds at corner of eye
- smaller head circumference
- ‘train line’ ear folds
- short nose
Research Source: Warren, K.R., and Foudin, L.L. Alcohol-related birth defects-The past, present, and future. Alcohol Research & Health 25(3):153-158, 2001.
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