Facial Asymmetry in a Crying Newborn: A Comparison of Two Cases and Review of Literature
Facial asymmetry in a crying newborn can be due to a variety of different causes. Neonatal asymmetric crying facies (NACF) is a specific phenotype, which is often underrecognized. It is defined as asymmetry of the mouth and lips with grimacing or smiling, but a symmetric appearance at rest. NACF nee...
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| description | Facial asymmetry in a crying newborn can be due to a variety of different causes. Neonatal asymmetric crying facies (NACF) is a specific phenotype, which is often underrecognized. It is defined as asymmetry of the mouth and lips with grimacing or smiling, but a symmetric appearance at rest. NACF needs to be differentiated from complete facial palsy in a newborn, which can occur due to traumatic or developmental etiologies. Developmental causes can be present in isolation or may be a part of a recognized syndrome. While asymmetric lower lip depression may be seen in both conditions, complete facial palsy is also associated with upper and mid face deformities. We present a case of NACF and compare it to a case of facial palsy due to perinatal trauma. The purpose of this case series is to clarify some of the confusing nomenclatures and highlight the differences in the physical exam findings, diagnosis, and eventual prognosis of these cases. |
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| spelling | doaj-art-95d8591dac1b4adca6c67afb7d5528b72025-08-20T03:20:33ZengWileyCase Reports in Pediatrics2090-68032090-68112017-01-01201710.1155/2017/63682396368239Facial Asymmetry in a Crying Newborn: A Comparison of Two Cases and Review of LiteratureShreyas Arya0Sunil K. Jain1Carol J. Richardson2Department of Neonatal-Perinatal Medicine, Cincinnati Children’s Hospital Medical Center, 3333 Burnet Ave, Cincinnati, OH 45229, USADepartment of Pediatrics/Division of Neonatology, University of Texas Medical Branch Galveston, Waverley Smith Pavilion, Room 6.104, 301 University Blvd., Galveston, TX 77555-0526, USADepartment of Pediatrics, Division of Neonatology, University of Texas Medical Branch Galveston, Research Building 6, Room 3.300, 301 University Blvd., Galveston, TX 77555-0587, USAFacial asymmetry in a crying newborn can be due to a variety of different causes. Neonatal asymmetric crying facies (NACF) is a specific phenotype, which is often underrecognized. It is defined as asymmetry of the mouth and lips with grimacing or smiling, but a symmetric appearance at rest. NACF needs to be differentiated from complete facial palsy in a newborn, which can occur due to traumatic or developmental etiologies. Developmental causes can be present in isolation or may be a part of a recognized syndrome. While asymmetric lower lip depression may be seen in both conditions, complete facial palsy is also associated with upper and mid face deformities. We present a case of NACF and compare it to a case of facial palsy due to perinatal trauma. The purpose of this case series is to clarify some of the confusing nomenclatures and highlight the differences in the physical exam findings, diagnosis, and eventual prognosis of these cases.http://dx.doi.org/10.1155/2017/6368239 |
| spellingShingle | Shreyas Arya Sunil K. Jain Carol J. Richardson Facial Asymmetry in a Crying Newborn: A Comparison of Two Cases and Review of Literature Case Reports in Pediatrics |
| title | Facial Asymmetry in a Crying Newborn: A Comparison of Two Cases and Review of Literature |
| title_full | Facial Asymmetry in a Crying Newborn: A Comparison of Two Cases and Review of Literature |
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| title_full_unstemmed | Facial Asymmetry in a Crying Newborn: A Comparison of Two Cases and Review of Literature |
| title_short | Facial Asymmetry in a Crying Newborn: A Comparison of Two Cases and Review of Literature |
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