Facial dysmorphism across the fetal alcohol spectrum
M Suttie, T Foroud, L Wetherill, JL Jacobson… - …, 2013 - publications.aap.org
OBJECTIVE: Classic facial characteristics of fetal alcohol syndrome (FAS) are shortened
palpebral fissures, smooth philtrum, and thin upper vermillion. We aim to help pediatricians
detect facial dysmorphism across the fetal alcohol spectrum, especially among
nonsyndromal heavily exposed (HE) individuals without classic facial characteristics.
METHODS: Of 192 Cape Coloured children recruited, 69 were born to women who reported
abstaining from alcohol during pregnancy. According to multifaceted criteria, the remainder …
palpebral fissures, smooth philtrum, and thin upper vermillion. We aim to help pediatricians
detect facial dysmorphism across the fetal alcohol spectrum, especially among
nonsyndromal heavily exposed (HE) individuals without classic facial characteristics.
METHODS: Of 192 Cape Coloured children recruited, 69 were born to women who reported
abstaining from alcohol during pregnancy. According to multifaceted criteria, the remainder …