What is a broad face?
A broad face is objectively measured as one with a width between the upper (bizygomatic) and lower (bigonial) parts larger than 2 standard measurements above the mean.
Subjectively it may be measured by a noticeable wider appearance when compared to others.
Understanding face-related symptoms and features.
Symptoms may affect multiple parts of the body. Understanding which part of the body a symptom affects, can help us to better understand the potential underlying causes of a symptom, including a rare disease or genetic syndrome.
The face contains the nose, eyes and mouth, all of which are sensory organs. The face also displays emotions and feelings and plays a crucial role in communication. The face runs from the forehead at the top, to the chin at the bottom and encompasses everything in between.
Symptoms affecting the face can for the most part be seen with the naked eye. Although diagnosing a face-related symptom may involve different tests and assessments, both subjective and objective.
Symptoms relating to the face may affect its structure, shape and/ or function. Some features will affect just the appearance of the face while others may affect its ability to express emotions and to communicate non-verbally.
Wide Forehead: An unusually wide forehead may contribute to the broad facial profile.
What should I do next?
In some instances, a broad face may be one of the features of a rare disease or genetic syndrome. To find out if someone with Broad Face, may be due to a genetic syndrome, it is important to have a consultation and evaluation with a clinical genetic specialist. Specialists may also suggest specific genetic testing or other types of tests to help reach a diagnosis. FDNA’s AI technology can help speed up the diagnostic process by analyzing facial features and other health information.