Congenital Unilateral Hypoplasia of depressor anguli oris although a minor and rare anomaly but is associated with the major underlying defects of various systems.

Girish Kumar; Vandana Sharma

Volume : VII, Issue : VIII, August - 2018

Congenital Unilateral Hypoplasia of depressor anguli oris although a minor and rare anomaly but is associated with the major underlying defects of various systems.

Girish Kumar, Vandana Sharma

Abstract :

Congenital unilateral hypoplasia as one of the cause of asymmetry of face was first described by Parmalee in 1931⁽¹⁾. It presents as a facial asymmetry which become prominent while child smiles or cry.⁽⁴⁾ Diagnosis is established by clinical examination and electromyographic studies.⁽⁵⁾This condition is associated with various other major anomalies. A 10 month old male child reported to the tertiary care institute with urinary complaint and on examination had asymmetry of face becoming pronounced during crying and smiling, the angle of mouth of child deviated towards right side. Rest of face was normal. Renal ultrasound revealed bilateral hydronephrosis. Asymmetrical appearance of face due to congenital hypoplasia of depressor angulioris is a rare condition but has high association with the other major anomalies. So paediatrician needs to be aware of the underlying anomalies associated with it.