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Transverse craniofacial features and their genetic predisposition in families with nonsyndromic unilateral cleft lip and palate.
The Cleft palate-craniofacial journal : official publication of the American Cleft Palate-Craniofacial Association - 1 May 2004
Yoon Young-Jooh, Perkiomaki Marja R, Tallents Ross H, Barillas Ingrid, Herrera-Guido Roberto, Fong Chin-To, Kyrkanides Stephanos
Abstract excerpt
OBJECTIVE: The purpose of this study was to evaluate the transverse craniofacial form in families with nonsyndromic cleft lip and palate (NSCLP). It was hypothesized that affected as well as noncleft NSCLP family members are characterized by a common array of craniofacial features that differ from the general population. DESIGN: This was a prospective cross-sectional investigation that included affected children...
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