Fetal Facial Defects: Associated Malformations and Chromosomal Abnormalities

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During an 8-year period, facial defects were observed in 146 (7%) of the 2,086 fetuses that underwent karyotyping in our unit because of fetal malformations and/or growth retardation. Chromosomal abnormalities were detected in 37 of 56 (66%) fetuses with micrognathia, in 10 of 13 (77%) with macroglossia, in 31 of 64 (48%) with cleft lip and palate, in 5 of 11 (45%) with severe hypotelorism or cyclops, and in 6 of...

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