Frontonasal Dysplasia / Disease

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Frontonasal Dysplasia

Synonyms of Frontonasal Dysplasia

FND
Median Cleft Face Syndrome

Disorder Subdivisions

General Discussion
Frontonasal dysplasia, also known as median cleft face syndrome, is a very rare disorder characterized by abnormalities affecting the head and facial (craniofacial) region. Major physical characteristics may include widely spaced eyes (ocular hypertelorism); a flat broad nose; and/or a vertical groove down the middle of the face. The depth and width of the vertical groove may vary greatly. In some cases, the tip of the nose may be missing; in more severe cases, the nose may separate vertically into two parts. In addition, an abnormal skin-covered gap in the front of the head (anterior cranium occultum) may also be present in some cases. The exact cause of frontonasal dysplasia is not known. Most cases occur randomly, for no apparent reason (sporadically). However, some cases are thought to run in families.

Organizations related to Frontonasal Dysplasia

AmeriFace
PO Box 751112
Las Vegas NV 89136
Phone #: 702-769-9264
800 #: 888-486-1209
e-mail: [email protected]
Home page: http://www.ameriface.org
Children's Craniofacial Association
13140 Coit Road
Dallas TX 75240
Phone #: 214-570-9099
800 #: 800-535-3643
e-mail: [email protected]
Home page: http://www.ccakids.com
FACES: The National Craniofacial Association
P.O. Box 11082
Chattanooga TN 37401
Phone #: 423-266-1632
800 #: 800-332-2373
e-mail: [email protected]
Home page: http://www.faces-cranio.org
Forward Face, Inc.
317 East 34th Street
New York NY 10016
Phone #: 212-684-5860
800 #: 800-393-3223
e-mail: [email protected]
Home page: http://www.forwardface.org
National Craniofacial Foundation
3100 Carlisle Street
Dallas TX 75204
Phone #: --
800 #: 800-535-3643
e-mail: N/A
Home page: N/A

For a Complete Report

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