Pierre Robin syndrome is a condition featuring distinctive facial anomalies. It is also said to be a sequential disorder or a ‘sequence ’because of the associated abnormalities of the body, where 1 defect leads to another. The real reason for this disorder is not known till date; still it is held that some chromosomal hereditary… Continue reading Pierre Robin Syndrome
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Small red spots on skin
Small red spots on skin are usually a symptom of some kind of skin infection. These spots are mostly not harmful and can affect any part of the body.However, it is necessary to be alert as these red spots may sometimes indicate a fatal disease. In other cases, it may be an indication of the… Continue reading Small red spots on skin
Sturge-Weber Syndrome
Sturge-Weber syndrome, also called as ‘encephelotrigeminal angiomatosis’ is a disorder which is present from birth, but is not inherited. Sturge-Weber syndrome is an uncommon disorder and some features of this syndrome include anomalies of the nervous system and a congenital birthmark on the face. However, research studies show that skin injuries may occur due to… Continue reading Sturge-Weber Syndrome
Apert Syndrome
Apert Syndrome is an abnormal condition which elicits many different unique characteristics and symptoms. The anomalies associated with Apert syndrome occur because of early union or premature closure of specific joints connecting the skull bones that develop during normal growth of the brain and which divide the skeletal plates. Due to this craniofacial malformation, other… Continue reading Apert Syndrome