Treacher Collins Syndrome
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Common Description
In Treacher Collins Syndrome most facial bones are small giving the face its very characteristic appearance.
Medical Description
Characteristics
- Skull is essentially normal but the ridges above the eyes may be underdeveloped
- Eyes have antimongoloid slant often with defects in the outer portions of the lower lids
- Cheek bones are underdeveloped or can be completely absent
- Lower jaw is small and angled downwards
- Ears are frequently abnormal in size, shape and position
- Ear canal can be missing and hearing is often impaired due to fused or missing middle ear bones
Our Recommendation
Protocol management by a multidisciplinary craniofacial team.
DDMS Process and Procedure
Professor David, has developed a protocol, in conjunction with the Australian Craniofacial Unit, that incorporates a multidisciplinary approach to treatment. This treatment extends from birth until early adulthood when full development is complete.
Summary
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Adelaide |
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| Jakarta |
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| Surabaya |
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| Denpesar - Yayasan Senyum |
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| Govt Funded | Medicare & Private Health |
