Abstract |
Malformations of the craniofacial region are reviewed with respect to evolutionary, embryonic, genetic, and clinical perspectives under the following headings: How Old Is Our Head?, Head Organization Genes, Genetics of Craniofacial Anomalies, Craniofacial Derivatives, Anencephaly, Cephalocele, Holoprosencephaly, Craniosynostosis, Hypertelorism, Branchial Arch Anomalies, and Orofacial Clefting.
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Authors | M Michael Cohen Jr |
Journal | American journal of medical genetics
(Am J Med Genet)
Vol. 115
Issue 4
Pg. 245-68
(Dec 30 2002)
ISSN: 0148-7299 [Print] United States |
PMID | 12503119
(Publication Type: Journal Article, Review)
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Copyright | Copyright 2002 Wiley-Liss, Inc. |
Topics |
- Abnormalities, Multiple
(genetics, pathology)
- Anencephaly
- Biological Evolution
- Craniofacial Abnormalities
(classification, embryology, etiology, genetics)
- Craniosynostoses
(genetics)
- Face
(abnormalities)
- Holoprosencephaly
- Humans
- Hypertelorism
- Skull
(abnormalities)
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