Hypotelorism

Hypotelorism

Hypotelorism is a medical condition in which there is an abnormally decreased distance between two organs or bodily parts, usually pertaining to the eyes (orbits), also known as orbital hypotelorism.[1]

Causes

It is often a result of fetal alcohol syndrome (FAS), caused by large alcohol intake in the first month of pregnancy.

It can be associated with trisomy 13, which is also known as Patau syndrome,[2] as well as hereditary neuralgic amyotrophy.[3]

It can also be associated with fragile X syndrome and Prader–Willi syndrome.

Metopic synostosis, the early closure of metopic suture during skull development in children, can also cause hypotelorism.

See also

References

  1. ↑ "Hypotelorism". Medical Dictionary. TheFreeDictionary.com. Retrieved 2008-01-19.
  2. ↑ "Hypotelorism". Medcyclopaedia. GE.
  3. ↑ Electromyography and Neuromuscular Disorders, Second Edition. Preston and Shapiro.
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