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Barber-Say Syndrome and Ablepharon-Macrostomia Syndrome: A Patient's View

2017

Barber-Say syndrome (BSS) and ablepharon-macrostomia syndrome (AMS) are infrequently reported congenital malformation disorders caused by mutations in the <i>TWIST2</i> gene. Both are characterized by abnormalities in ectoderm-derived structures and cause a very unusual morphology of mainly the face in individuals with otherwise normal cognition and normal physical functioning. We studied the impact that the presence of BSS and AMS has on psychosocial functioning of affected individuals and their families, using their point of view to start with. We tabulated frequently asked questions from affected individuals and families, and a parent of an affected child and an affected adul…

0301 basic medicineQuality of lifemedicine.medical_specialtyAblepharon-macrostomia syndrome · Barber-Say syndrome · Body satisfaction · Patient perception · Psychosocial functioning · Quality of life · Questionnaire studymedia_common.quotation_subjectBody satisfaction030105 genetics & heredityHuman physical appearanceBARBER-SAY SYNDROMEPsychosocial functioning03 medical and health sciencesAblepharon macrostomia syndromeQuality of lifePhysical functioningPerceptionMedicine and Health SciencesmedicineGeneticsAblepharon-macrostomia syndrome; Barber-Say syndrome; Body satisfaction; Patient perception; Psychosocial functioning; Quality of life; Questionnaire study; Genetics; Genetics (clinical)Ablepharon-macrostomia syndromePatient perceptionPsychiatryGenetics (clinical)media_commonbusiness.industrymedicine.diseaseBody satisfactionQuestionnaire studyBarber-Say syndromeOriginal ArticlebusinessPsychosocialFACIAL DISFIGUREMENT
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Factors associated with the quality of life of subjects with facial disfigurement due to surgical treatment of head and neck cancer

2018

Background Facial disfigurement has been considered one of the most challenging consequences of the surgical treatment for head and neck cancer patients, mainly due to the importance of the facial region for the personal identity, body self-image and interpersonal interactions, which might affect negatively the quality of life. The aim of this study was to assess factors associated with the quality of life of subjects with facial disfigurement due to surgical treatment. Material and Methods Clinical data were retrieved from 103 patient’s medical records and quality of life data were collected using the Functional Assessment of Cancer Therapy (FACT-H&N) questionnaire. Moreover, the degree of…

AdultMalePediatricsmedicine.medical_specialtyCross-sectional studyAffect (psychology)03 medical and health sciencesPostoperative Complications0302 clinical medicineQuality of lifeHumansMedicinePatient Reported Outcome MeasuresSurgical treatmentGeneral DentistryAgedAged 80 and overOral Medicine and Pathologybusiness.industryResearchMedical recordHead and neck cancer030206 dentistryMiddle Aged:CIENCIAS MÉDICAS [UNESCO]Disfigurementmedicine.diseaseCross-Sectional StudiesOtorhinolaryngologyHead and Neck NeoplasmsFace030220 oncology & carcinogenesisFacial disfigurementUNESCO::CIENCIAS MÉDICASQuality of LifeFemaleSurgerybusiness
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Subjective Assessment of Head and Facial Appearance in Children with Craniosynostoses after Surgical Treatment

2018

Background: Craniosynostoses are congenital defects in the construction of the skull involving premature fusion of one or more cranial sutures. Premature fusion of sutures causes characteristic skull deformation(s). This affect the structure and thus the appearance of the entire head and face. The aim of this study was to analyze parents&rsquo

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