Hemifacial microsomia: a literature review

Abstract

Hemifacial microsomia is the second congenital malformation in prevalence, after cleft lip and palate, and is described as a congenital alteration of the first and second branchial arches. As a condition of wide spectrum, its characteristics are expressed in many different ways and therefore treatments are usually individualized. This topic review discusses its etiology, classification, characteristics, and treatment with mandibular surgery.

Keywords

• facial asymmetry
• craniofacial anomalies
• asimetría facial
• anomalías craneofaciales
• microsomía hemifacial