[Craniofacial anthropometric patterns in genetic facial dysmorphism: methodology and applications]

Rev Stomatol Chir Maxillofac. 2002 Apr;103(2):114-9.
[Article in French]

Abstract

Craniofacial anthropometric has become an important tool in medical genetics. The method is simple, non-invasive, reliable, and inexpensive. To provide reliable measurements, the method must be conducted with a precise procedure by a trained physician. Anthropometric determination of craniofacial morphology is helpful in identifying and describing syndromes associated with classical techniques. Additional studies may involve new approaches to facial morphogenesis.

Publication types

  • English Abstract

MeSH terms

  • Adult
  • Age Factors
  • Anthropometry
  • Cephalometry / instrumentation
  • Cephalometry / methods*
  • Cephalometry / standards
  • Child
  • Craniofacial Abnormalities / embryology
  • Craniofacial Abnormalities / genetics
  • Facial Bones / abnormalities*
  • Facial Bones / embryology
  • Female
  • Gene Deletion
  • Humans
  • Male
  • Maxillofacial Development / genetics
  • Morphogenesis / genetics
  • Sex Factors
  • Statistics as Topic
  • Syndrome