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Facial Hemiatrophy
Medical Definition: | A syndrome characterized by slowly progressive unilateral atrophy of facial subcutaneous fat, muscle tissue, skin, cartilage, and bone. The condition typically progresses over a period of 2-10 years and then stabilizes. |
Guide Notes: | do not confuse with FACIAL ASYMMETRY; note HEMIFACIAL MICROSOMIA see FACIAL ASYMMETRY |
Facial Hemiatrophy Medical Definitions and Terms
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