Craniofacial Anomalies: From Development to Molecular Pathogenesis

Author: Rice, David P.C.¹

Source: Current Molecular Medicine, Volume 5, Number 7, November 2005 , pp. 699-722(24)

Publisher: Bentham Science Publishers

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Abstract:

Advances in developmental biology combined with progress in human genetics are helping us decipher how the craniofacial region develops and how the consequences of misdirected development result in malformation. This review describes the molecular etiology of a number of craniofacial developmental anomalies. The more common craniofacial anomalies cleft lip and palate and craniosynostosis, as well as cleidocranial dysplasia, hemifacial microsomia, holoprosencephaly, enlarged parietal foramina, Treacher Collins syndrome and cherubism are discussed.

Keywords: Cleft lip and palate; craniosynostosis; holoprosencephaly; hemifacial microsomia; Treacher Collins syndrome; cleidocranial dysplasia; parietal foramina; cherubism; craniofacial development

Document Type: Review article

Affiliations: 1: Departments of Craniofacial Development and Orthodontics, King's College London, London, UK.

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