Journal of Indian Academy of Oral Medicine and Radiology (Jan 2006)

Progressive Hemifacial Atrophy - A Case Report

  • Mathew Philip,
  • Prasanth K Shenai,
  • Laxmikanth Chatra

Journal volume & issue
Vol. 18, no. 4
pp. 239 – 242

Abstract

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Progressive Hemifacial atrophy (Parry-Romberg disease) is a rare condition affecting the face. It commences in childhood but its aetiology and pathogenisis remains unknown, and is sporadic. The aim of this article is to report a case of Progressive Hemifacial atrophy. The characteristic clinical and radiologic features and options of treatment is discussed.

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