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Temple syndrome is a rare genetic disorder that is caused by mutations in paternal chromosome 14 or by maternal UPD(14). [2] The signs of this syndrome are oligohydramnios, intrauterine growth restriction, small placenta, low birth weight and length, hypotonia, motor and speech delay, joint laxity, clinodactyly, kyphoscoliosis, precocious puberty, obesity and the facial signs are ...
A swollen uvula (aka uvulitis) can have various causes, but isn't common. From viral infections to snoring, doctors share the possible reasons your uvula is swollen. 10 Reasons You Should Never ...
A bifid or bifurcated uvula is a split or cleft uvula. Newborns with cleft palate often also have a split uvula. The bifid uvula results from incomplete fusion of the palatine shelves but it is considered only a slight form of clefting. Bifid uvulas have less muscle in them than a normal uvula, which may cause recurring problems with middle ear ...
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The cranial dysmorphisms associated with 3C syndrome are heterogeneous and include a degree of macrocephaly, a large anterior fontanel, a particularly prominent occiput and forehead, ocular hypertelorism (wide-set eyes), slanted palpebral fissures, cleft palate, a depressed nasal bridge, cleft palate with associated bifid uvula, [2] low-set ...
Czeizel syndrome, also known as Lethal omphalocele-cleft palate syndrome, is a rare dysmorphic syndrome characterized by a cleft lip, a bifid uvula, bilateral talipes equinovarus, bicornuate uterus, and Hydrocephalus internus. [1]
For most of us, the uvula is just a random piece of flesh that hangs in the back of our throats without any clear purpose. For 17-year-old Sam Ireland, however, the uvula can be used to impress ...
Loeys–Dietz syndrome can cause cleft palate or bifid uvula, hypertelorism, and aortic aneurysm. [42] Hardikar syndrome can cause cleft lip and palate, Hydronephrosis, Intestinal obstruction and other symptoms. [43] Cleft lip/palate may be present in many different chromosome disorders including Patau syndrome (trisomy 13).