title: Diagnosis of hemifacial microsomia.
abstract: Early diagnosis of the developmental anomaly hemifacial microsomia is essential for the optimal management of affected patients. However, for a number of reasons this condition is often difficult to recognize. This article discusses the diagnostic problems and gives relevant points for the clinical assessment of facial asymmetry.
authors.affiliation: Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery and Orthodontics, St. Bartholomew's Hospital, London.
authors.forename: R R
authors.initials: RR
authors.lastname: Cousley
mesh_terms: D002648:Child; D003937:Diagnosis, Differential; D005146:Facial Asymmetry / Q000150:complications / Q000175:diagnosis* / Q000628:therapy; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male