Large-scale open-source three-dimensional growth curves for clinical facial assessment and objective description of facial dysmorphism

Craniofacial dysmorphism is associated with thousands of genetic and environmental disorders. Delineation of salient facial characteristics can guide clinicians towards a correct clinical diagnosis and understanding the pathogenesis of the disorder. Abnormal facial shape might require craniofacial surgical intervention, with the restoration of normal shape an important surgical outcome.

Citation:
Matthews HS, Palmer RL, Baynam GS, Quarrell OW, Klein OD, Spritz RA, et al. Large-scale open-source three-dimensional growth curves for clinical facial assessment and objective description of facial dysmorphism. Sci Rep. 2021;11(1).

Keywords:
Craniofacial; dysmorphism; surgical intervention; imaging;

Abstract:
Craniofacial dysmorphism is associated with thousands of genetic and environmental disorders. Delineation of salient facial characteristics can guide clinicians towards a correct clinical diagnosis and understanding the pathogenesis of the disorder. Abnormal facial shape might require craniofacial surgical intervention, with the restoration of normal shape an important surgical outcome.