Microstomia

Microstomia
Acquired microstomia from congenital syphilis
SpecialtyMedical genetics

Microstomia (from Greek micro- 'small' and -stomia 'mouth') is the medical condition of an abnormally small mouth.

Congenital

It is a feature of many craniofacial syndromes, including Freeman–Sheldon syndrome and Sheldon-Hall syndromes (or distal arthrogryposis multiplex congenita). It may present with whistling-face feature, as well, as in Freeman-Sheldon syndrome. In this syndrome, it impairs alimentation and may require repeated oral surgeries (called commissurotomy) to improve function.

Acquired

Microstomia can occur as a result of scarring due to many conditions. It is seen as complication of facial burns.[1] It can also be a feature of systemic scleroderma.[2]

References

  1. ↑ Hagberg and Benumof's Airway Management (4e ed.). Elsevier. pp. 608–639.
  2. ↑ Jameson, J. Larry. Harrison's Principles of Internal Medicine (20 ed.). McGraw-Hill Education. pp. ch 353.
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