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What Are The Symptoms Of Dysmorphism?

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Posted on Sat, 18 Jun 2016
Question: Do you think my 15 month old daughter (center) looks dysmorphic? I've shown her with her siblings for comparison. Her development is 100% normal and I'm 100% sure of her paternity.
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Answered by Dr. Diptanshu Das (5 hours later)
Brief Answer:
I find no dysmorphism.

Detailed Answer:
Thanks for asking on HealthcareMagic.

I have gone carefully through your query and had a careful look at the image attached. I have not only looked carefully at the child under discussion (center) but also her siblings as well. Let me assure that I did not find anything dysmorphic her looks. The slant of her eyes and eye brows, the orientation of ears, the disposition of other parts - all seem normal to me. It might be that the elongation of her face and an apparently broad forehead makes it look odd, but I find it not as 'dysmorphic' but rather as a normal variation of face that happens between individuals. As she grows, the proportions of her face would change further. I do not think that yo uneed to worry about this aspect.

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Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
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Follow up: Dr. Diptanshu Das (27 minutes later)
That's a relief. Thank you.
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Answered by Dr. Diptanshu Das (33 minutes later)
Brief Answer:
Glad to be of service.

Detailed Answer:
Feel free to ask me back directly if you ever have a health related query in the future.

Wish you and your family health.

Regards
Note: For detailed guidance on genetic screening consult a genetics specialist

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
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What Are The Symptoms Of Dysmorphism?

Brief Answer: I find no dysmorphism. Detailed Answer: Thanks for asking on HealthcareMagic. I have gone carefully through your query and had a careful look at the image attached. I have not only looked carefully at the child under discussion (center) but also her siblings as well. Let me assure that I did not find anything dysmorphic her looks. The slant of her eyes and eye brows, the orientation of ears, the disposition of other parts - all seem normal to me. It might be that the elongation of her face and an apparently broad forehead makes it look odd, but I find it not as 'dysmorphic' but rather as a normal variation of face that happens between individuals. As she grows, the proportions of her face would change further. I do not think that yo uneed to worry about this aspect. Regards