Malformations of the craniofacial region: Evolutionary, embryonic, genetic, and clinical perspectives

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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.

Original languageEnglish
Pages (from-to)245-268
Number of pages24
JournalAmerican Journal of Medical Genetics, Part C: Seminars in Medical Genetics
Volume115
Issue number4
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - Dec 2002

ASJC Scopus Subject Areas

  • Genetics
  • Genetics(clinical)

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