Diversity and dysmorphology

Current Opinion in Pediatrics
Paul KruszkaMaximilian Muenke

Abstract

Dysmorphic features result from errors in morphogenesis frequently associated with genetic syndromes. Recognizing patterns of dysmorphic features is a critical step in the diagnosis and management of human congenital anomalies and genetic syndromes. This review presents recent developments in genetic syndromes and their related dysmorphology in diverse populations. Clinical findings in patients with genetic syndromes differ in their heterogeneity across different population groups. Some genetic syndromes have variable features in different ethnicities, in part due to specific background exam characteristics such as flat facial profiles or nasal differences; however, other genetic syndromes are similar across different ethnicities. Facial analysis technology is accurate in diagnosing genetic syndromes in populations around the world and is a powerful adjunct to conventional clinical examination. This accuracy also reinforces the concept that genetic syndromes can and should be diagnosed in any ethnicity. The increasing amount of data from studies on genetic syndromes in diverse populations is significantly improving our knowledge and approach to dysmorphic patients from various ethnic backgrounds. Optimal management of genetic s...Continue Reading

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Feb 14, 2020·American Journal of Medical Genetics. Part a·Cedrik Tekendo-NgongangAmbroise Wonkam
Sep 29, 2020·American Journal of Medical Genetics. Part a·Cedrik Tekendo-NgongangPaul Kruszka
Jun 20, 2020·Birth Defects Research·Cedrik Tekendo-Ngongang, Paul Kruszka
Dec 20, 2019·American Journal of Medical Genetics. Part a·Paul KruszkaMaximilian Muenke

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