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Objective evaluation of facial features in Congolese newborns by facial measurements. The need for population-specific measurements.
American journal of medical genetics. Part A - 1 Oct 2022
Mubungu Gerrye, Roelants Mathieu, Lumaka Aimé, Makay Prince, Tshika Dahlie, Lubala Toni, Tshilobo Lukusa Prosper, Devriendt Koenraad
Abstract excerpt
The evaluation of dysmorphism is often subjective because many continuous traits are not easily measured or lack normal values. Because many common morphologic profiles vary between populations, population-specific reference ranges of relevant traits are needed. We aim to evaluate the objective assessment of facial dysmorphism in 553 Congolese newborns based on facial measurements. Measurements taken with a ruler...
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