Upon physical examination of a 1-year-old patient, you note abnormal placement of the ears, hypertelorism, and strabismus. These are often signs of:
A. Genetic conditions
B. Deafness
C. Birth injury
D. Physical abuse
ANS: A
Facial dysmorphism often indicates a genetic disorder. These features include microcephaly, brachycephaly, hypertelorism, upslanting palpebral fissures, strabismus, broad nasal bridge, wide anterior fontanalle, anteverted nares, high arched palate, microretrognathia, low-set dysmorphic ears, and short neck.
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