True Hemifacial Hyperplasia-Clinical Presentations and Treatment Options
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Congenital hemifacial hyperplasia (CHFH) is a rare congenital malformation characterized by marked unilateral overdevelopment of the hard and soft tissues of the head and face region. The exact etiology is not clear; it is usually evident at birth and increases with age, mostly till puberty. In some cases multiple systems are involved. Treatment is usually indicated in cases where esthetics is a concern. A 6 year old female reported to the Department of Oral Medicine and Radiology with the features of congenital hemifacial hyperplasia, we are making an attempt to present a rare case of CHFH in order to highlight the clinical manifestations and treatment options.
2005 ◽
Vol 102
(3)
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pp. 476-481
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2019 ◽
Vol 21
(10)
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pp. 734-748
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