Author/Authors :
Shanmugasundaram, Karpagavalli Department of Oral Medicine & Radiology - Saveetha Dental College -Saveetha University, Chennai, India , Vaishnavi Vedam, V. K. Department of Oral Pathology - Faculty of Dentistry - Asian Institute of Medicine - Science & Technology (AIMST) University, Kedah, Malaysia , Ganapathy, Sivadas Department of Pedodontics and Preventive Dentistry - Faculty of Dentistry - Asian Institute of Medicine - Science & Technology (AIMST) University, Kedah, Malaysia , Sathish, Sivan Department of Oral Medicine and Radiology - Chettinad Dental College & Research Institute, Kancheepuram, India , Satti, Parvathi Chettinad Dental College & Research Institute, Kancheepuram, India
Abstract :
Hemifacial hyperplasia is a rare congenital malformation characterized by noticeable unilateral excess development of hard and soft
tissues of the face. Asymmetry in Congenital Hemifacial Hyperplasia (CHH) is usually evident at birth and accentuated at the age of
puberty. The affected side grows exponentially as compared to the unaffected side. Multiple tissue involvement has resulted due to
etiological heterogeneity like heredity, chromosomal abnormalities, altered intrauterine environment, and endocrine dysfunctions.
As this lesion is rarely seen in our routine clinical practice, we present a case of hemifacial hyperplasia with reported orofacial
features that supplement existing clinical knowledge.This paper also adds knowledge to the readers regarding detailed investigation
procedures which has complemented our diagnosis. Further emphasis has been placed on periodic approach to its diagnosis and
multidisciplinary management following correct diagnosis.
