Abstract
The diagnostic evaluation and treatment of a neonate with an asymmetrical face depends on the cause of the asymmetry. Neonatal facial asymmetry worse when crying is due to: (1) central lesions, (2) nuclear or intrapontine fiber lesions, (3) peripheral nerve lesions, (4) branch lesion, or (5) agenesis of the depressor angularis oris. Neonatal facial asymmetry worse during awake is due to: (1) common oculomotor nerve lesions, (2) oculosympathetic pathway lesions, or (3) elevator palpebrae damage. Neonatal facial asymmetry equal during crying and awake or or with palpable deformity are due to facial molding or tumors.
| Original language | British English |
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| Pages (from-to) | 185-190 |
| Number of pages | 6 |
| Journal | International Pediatrics |
| Volume | 11 |
| Issue number | 3 |
| State | Published - 1996 |