Microstomia: Multimedia

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Further Reading

Keywords

microstomia, small mouth, CREST syndrome, calcinosis cutis, Raynaud phenomenon, esophageal dysmotility disorder, sclerodactyly, telangiectasia syndrome, orofacial burns, Freeman-Sheldon syndrome, craniofacial dysplasia, whistling baby syndrome, Hallermann-Streiff syndrome, oro-palatal dysplasia, Fine-Lubinsky syndrome, hemifacial microstomia, small oral opening, diffuse facial scleroderma

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David Darrow, MD, DDS, Associate Professor, Departments of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery and Pediatrics, Eastern Virginia Medical School
David Darrow, MD, DDS is a member of the following medical societies: American Academy of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery, American Academy of Pediatrics, American Bronchoesophagological Association, American Cleft Palate/Craniofacial Association, and American Medical Association
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Jamie Eaglin, BS, Eastern Virginia Medical School
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Jeffrey D Carron, MD, Assistant Professor, Pediatric Otolaryngologist, Department of Otolaryngology and Communicative Sciences, University of Mississippi Medical Center
Jeffrey D Carron, MD is a member of the following medical societies: Alpha Omega Alpha, American Academy of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery, and American Medical Association
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Hassan H Ramadan, MD, MSc, Professor and Vice-Chair, Department of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery, Professor, Department of Pediatrics, West Virginia University
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Gregory C Allen, MD, Assistant Professor, Department of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery, University of Colorado School of Medicine
Gregory C Allen, MD is a member of the following medical societies: American Academy of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery, American Academy of Pediatrics, American Cleft Palate/Craniofacial Association, American College of Surgeons, American Laryngological Rhinological and Otological Society, American Medical Association, Christian Medical & Dental Society, and Colorado Medical Society
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Christopher L Slack, MD, Otolaryngology-Facial Plastic Surgery, Private Practice, Associated Coastal ENT; Medical Director, Treasure Coast Sleep Disorders
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Arlen D Meyers, MD, MBA, Professor, Department of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery, University of Colorado School of Medicine
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