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palpebral fissure |
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palpebral fissure [′pal·pə·brəl ′fish·ər] (anatomy) The opening between the eyelids. How to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit webmaster's page for free fun content. |
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| In their series of 21 patients, Finkelstein et al noted that only 11 had the full spectrum of facial anomalies; the most common signs were narrow palpebral fissures and a high nasal bridge. To be diagnosed with FAS, individuals must be characterized by abnormal signs in each of three areas: growth retardation; central nervous system (CNS) involvement; and characteristic facial features including short palpebral fissures, flat nasal bridge, flat philtrum, thin upper lip, and flattened maxilla. The facial anomalies, which are usually bilateral and symmetric, consist of down-slanting palpebral fissures, colobomata of the lower eyelid, scanty lower eyelashes, malar |
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