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An epicanthic fold or epicanthus [6] is a skin fold of the upper eyelid that covers the inner corner (medial canthus) of the eye. [3] However, variation occurs in the nature of this feature and the presence of "partial epicanthic folds" or "slight epicanthic folds" is noted in the relevant literature.
This may be accompanied by epicanthal folds (extra fold of skin at the inner corner of the eye), ptosis (drooping of the eyelids), proptosis (bulging eyes), strabismus (inward or outward turning of the eyes), nystagmus (jerking movement of the eyes) and refractive visual errors. The nose may be small, wide, and upturned.
Girl with epicanthal folds A diagram showing a complete cleft lip and palate Unevenly positioned eyes that may be crossed ( strabismus ) or wide-set ( hypertelorism ) [ 5 ] Vision problems due to abnormal facial anatomy, which causes mechanical disturbances of the extraocular muscles , resulting in strabismus (crossed eyes) [ 3 ]
Brushfield spots (small white or grayish/brown spots on the periphery of the iris), upward slanting palpebral fissures (the opening between the upper and lower lids) and epicanthal folds (folds of skin between the upper eyelid and the nose) are clinical signs at birth suggesting the diagnosis of Down syndrome [57] [58] especially in the Western ...
Megalocornea-intellectual disability syndrome, also known as Neuhauser syndrome, is a very rare genetic disorder which is characterized by megalocornea, hypotonia from birth, variable intellectual disabilities, psychomotor delays, developmental delays, and facial dysmorphisms such as round face, frontal bossing, antimongoloid slants of the eyes, epicanthal fold, large, low-set ears, broad ...
Some of Amanda Bynes' fans have noticed that she looks a bit different lately.
Both of my parents are Black but have white ancestors. Those recessive white genes were passed on to me, and I was born very light-skinned, with blue eyes and light, wavy hair.
1 in 12,000 to 20,000 people [6] Angelman syndrome ( AS ) is a genetic disorder that mainly affects the nervous system . [ 6 ] Symptoms include a small head and a specific facial appearance, severe intellectual disability , developmental disability , limited to no functional speech, balance and movement problems, seizures, and sleep problems. [ 6 ]