Craniofacial abnormalities
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| Craniofacial abnormalities Classification and external resources |
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| Human skull | |
| ICD-10 | Q75. |
| ICD-9 | 756.0 |
| MeSH | D019465 |
Craniofacial abnormalities are congenital musculoskeletal disorders which primarily affect the cranium and facial bones.[1]
They are associated with the development of the pharyngeal arches.[2]
An example is platybasia.
[edit] References
[edit] External links
- http://embryology.med.unsw.edu.au/Notes/skmus8a.htm
- http://www.hopkinsmedicine.org/craniofacial/LynmProject/BSC/BSC3.HTM
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