Facial hemiatrophy

Facial hemiatrophy

Definition

Progressive hemifacial atrophy (PHA) is a rare acquired disorder, characterized by unilateral slowly progressive atrophy of the skin and soft tissues of half of the face leading to a sunken appearance. Muscles, cartilage and the underlying bony structures may also be involved.

Also known as hemifacial atrophy, parry-Romberg syndrome, progressive facial hemiatrophy, progressive hemifacial atrophy, Romberg syndrome — per MONDO

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