2011 Lab 10 - Abnormalities

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2011 Lab 10: Introduction | Early Embryo | Late Embryo | Fetal | Postnatal | Abnormalities | Online Assessment

Fetal Alcohol Syndrome (FAS)

FASface.jpg

The following facial features may be associated with FAS

  • Microcephaly - leads to small head circumference
  • Palpebral fissure - short opening of eye
  • Epicanthal folds - fold of skin at inside of corner of eye
  • Midface - flat
  • Nasal Bridge - low
  • Philtrum - Indistinct, vertical grooves between nose and mouth
  • Upper Lip - thin
  • Micrognathia - small jaw
  • Ears - curve at top part of outer ear is underdeveloped and folded over parallel to curve beneath. Gives the appearance of a "railroad track"
Fetal Alcohol Syndrome face appearance

Auricular Abnormalities

Pre-auricular fistulae and appendage locations.jpg

  • Microtia

    Microtia

  • Preauricular sinus

    Preauricular sinus

  • Preauricular tag

    Preauricular tag

  • Preauricular tag

    Preauricular tag

2011 Lab 10: Introduction | Early Embryo | Late Embryo | Fetal | Postnatal | Abnormalities | Online Assessment
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