Elfin facies information

Elfin (Elven) facies is the form of facies in which the patient has facial characteristics like those traditionally associated with elves. It is characterized by a prominent forehead, widely spaced eyes, an upturned nose, an underdeveloped mandible, dental hypoplasia, and patulous lips.^[1]

It can be associated with Williams syndrome and Donohue syndrome (leprechaunism).^[2]^[3]

^ K.G, Mathew (2 November 2018). Medicine: Prep Manual for Undergraduates, 3/e. Elsevier India. ISBN 9788131211540 – via Google Books.
^ Plumridge, Diane M.; Bennett, Robin; Dinno, Nuhad; Branson, Cynthia (1993). THE STUDENT WITH A GENETIC DISORDER: Educational Implications for Special Education Teachers and for Physical Therapists, Occupational Therapists, and Speech Pathologists. Charles C Thomas Publisher. ISBN 9780398082185. Retrieved 2 November 2018.
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[1] K.G, Mathew (2 November 2018). Medicine: Prep Manual for Undergraduates, 3/e. Elsevier India. ISBN 9788131211540 – via Google Books.

[2] Plumridge, Diane M.; Bennett, Robin; Dinno, Nuhad; Branson, Cynthia (1993). THE STUDENT WITH A GENETIC DISORDER: Educational Implications for Special Education Teachers and for Physical Therapists, Occupational Therapists, and Speech Pathologists. Charles C Thomas Publisher. ISBN 9780398082185. Retrieved 2 November 2018.

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