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Results 1 - 8 of 8 for Abnormality of the forehead
  1. Basal cell nevus syndrome - plantar pits (image) 
    ... wide-set eyes, saddle nose, frontal bossing (prominent forehead), prognathism (prominent chin), and skeletal abnormalities. Skin manifestations include pits in the palms and ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/ency/imagepages/2372.htm - Medical Encyclopedia
  2. Basal cell nevus syndrome - close-up of palm (image) 
    ... wide-set eyes, saddle nose, frontal bossing (prominent forehead), prognathism (prominent chin), numerous basal cell carcinomas, and skeletal abnormalities. Skin manifestations include pits in the palms and ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/ency/imagepages/1945.htm - Medical Encyclopedia
  3. Basal cell nevus syndrome - face and hand (image) 
    ... wide-set eyes, saddle nose, frontal bossing (prominent forehead), prognathism (prominent chin), numerous basal cell carcinomas (a type of skin cancer), and skeletal abnormalities. This individual has multiple flesh-colored, dome-shaped ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/ency/imagepages/2373.htm - Medical Encyclopedia
  4. Frontal bossing 
    Frontal bossing is an unusually prominent forehead. It is sometimes associated with a heavier than normal brow ridge. ... If you notice that your child's forehead looks overly prominent, talk to your health care provider.
    https://medlineplus.gov/ency/article/003301.htm - Medical Encyclopedia
  5. Metopic ridge 
    ... skull. The ridge can be seen on the forehead. ... if you notice a ridge along your infant's forehead or a ridge forming on the skull. The ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/ency/article/003312.htm - Medical Encyclopedia
  6. Beckwith-Wiedemann syndrome 
    ... size for a newborn Red birth mark on forehead or eyelids (nevus flammeus) Creases in ear lobes ... tests for low blood sugar Chromosomal studies for abnormalities in chromosome 11 Ultrasound of the abdomen
    https://medlineplus.gov/ency/article/001186.htm - Medical Encyclopedia
  7. Facial nerve palsy due to birth trauma 
    ... the affected side of the face (from the forehead to the chin in severe cases) In some ... Erickson BP, Kossler AL. Lids: congenital and acquired abnormalities - practical management. In: Lyons CJ, Lambert SR, eds. ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/ency/article/001425.htm - Medical Encyclopedia
  8. Cleidocranial dysostosis 
    ... closure of fontanelles ("soft spots") Loose joints Prominent forehead ( frontal bossing ) Short forearms Short fingers Short stature ... frequent ear infections Surgery to correct any bone abnormalities
    https://medlineplus.gov/ency/article/001589.htm - Medical Encyclopedia