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Ears that are lower set on the face than normal, and rotated backwards. The upper insertion of the ear to the scalp is below an imaginary line which passes through the inner part of the eyes. The axis of the ear should be parallel to the face line. In posteriorly rotated the larger part of […]
Macrocephaly is defined as a larger-than-average head size. This means a measurement that is 2 standard deviations above the average, or larger than the 98 percentile based on an infant’s age and gender.Often a head measuring larger than average may not be cause for concern. Other times it may be due to exaggerated brain growth […]
Macroglossia refers to a tongue that appears longer and wider. There are no currently standard measurements to objectively measure this. However, an increased size of a tongue will usually lead it to protrude, making its large size obvious. An abnormally large tongue is rare and occurs mainly in children. It may impact an affected individual’s […]
Macrotia are ears that either appear to be larger than normal or have been measured as larger than two standard deviations above the average size. They are measured according to their length, and those that appear or measure longer than the mean and median ear measurements are considered to be large ears. Symptoms may affect […]
Malabsorption is a difficulty with digesting and absorbing nutrients from food, or the inability to digest and absorb certain foods: proteins, fats, starches, vitamins and minerals. The malabsorption only occurs in the intestines, but can be due to alterations in different parts of the digestive system. Common causes of malabsorption include cystic fibrosis, lactose intolerance […]
Malar flattening is when the malar or zygomatic bone is underdeveloped. Also known as the cheekbone it may have a flat appearance or appear smaller than normal. 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 […]
Mandibular Prognathia is essentially a larger lower jaw than normal, which also makes the chin protrude and stick out more. It occurs during the development of the facial features and skull, in vitro. It is often referred to as an underbite. In some instances, surgery may be an option to correct it. It can sometimes […]
A lack of facial expression often with staring eyes and a slightly open mouth. Development of mask-like facies can be due to the weakness of facial muscles. In children, this symptom may present with less facial movements and they may appear less animated than usual. Symptoms may affect multiple parts of the body. Understanding which […]
Microcephaly occurs when issues with the growth and development of the brain lead to the development of a much smaller head than the average. It is defined as any head measuring 2 standard deviations below the standard measurement.Microcephaly, or a smaller head than the average, may be caused by exposure of the developing fetus to […]