title: Newborn craniofacial malformations: orofacial clefting and craniosynostosis.
abstract: Craniofacial malformations are among the most common birth defects. Although most cases of orofacial clefting and craniosynostosis are isolated and sporadic, these abnormalities are associated with a wide range of genetic syndromes, and making the appropriate diagnosis can guide management and counseling. Patients with craniofacial malformation are best cared for in a multidisciplinary clinic that can coordinate the care delivered by a diverse team of providers.
authors.affiliation: Department of Genetics, The University of Alabama at Birmingham, 213 Kaul Human Genetics Building, 720 20th Street South, Birmingham, AL 35294, USA.
authors.forename: J Austin
authors.initials: JA
authors.lastname: Hamm
authors.affiliation: Department of Genetics, The University of Alabama at Birmingham, 213 Kaul Human Genetics Building, 720 20th Street South, Birmingham, AL 35294, USA; Department of Pediatrics, The University of Alabama at Birmingham, 1600 7th Avenue South, CPPI 310, Birmingham, AL 35233, USA; Division of Otolaryngology, Department of Surgery, The University of Alabama at Birmingham, 563 Boshell Building, Birmingham, AL 35294, USA. Electronic address: nrobin@uab.edu.
authors.forename: Nathaniel H
authors.initials: NH
authors.lastname: Robin
mesh_terms: D002972:Cleft Palate / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000453:epidemiology / Q000235:genetics; D019465:Craniofacial Abnormalities / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000453:epidemiology / Q000235:genetics; D003398:Craniosynostoses / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000453:epidemiology / Q000235:genetics; D005820:Genetic Testing; D014943:Global Health; D006801:Humans; D007231:Infant, Newborn; D009017:Morbidity
keywords: Craniofacial malformations; Craniosynostosis; Genetic syndromes; Multidisciplinary clinics; Orofacial clefting