title: [Hemifacial microsomia. A review].
abstract: Hemifacial microsomia is a congenital asymmetrical malformation of the skull and the face. As a congenital malformation of the face hemifacial microsomia is second in prevalence after cleft lip and palate disorders. Combinations and degrees of underdevelopment of craniofacial structures vary greatly. Therapy varies and depends on the different anomalies, but mostly contains orthodontic and surgical treatment to improve symmetry. It is generally accepted that children with asymmetrical facial malformations are best treated in multidisciplinary craniofacial centres.
authors.affiliation: Afdeling Orthodontie, Academisch Centrum Tandheelkunde Amsterdam (ACTA), Louwesweg 1, 1066 EA Amsterdam.
authors.forename: C E
authors.initials: CE
authors.lastname: Fischer
authors.forename: B
authors.initials: B
authors.lastname: Prahl-Andersen
mesh_terms: D005146:Facial Asymmetry / Q000453:epidemiology / Q000601:surgery / Q000628:therapy*; D005147:Facial Bones / Q000002:abnormalities / Q000601:surgery; D006801:Humans; D010348:Patient Care Team; D015995:Prevalence; D012886:Skull / Q000002:abnormalities*
vernacular_title: Hemifaciale microsomie. Een overzicht.