oligohydramnios facies
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Potter facies. Ent. Potter, 1946
Potter facies results from a facial compression on uterine wall during an oligohydramnios sequence.
Synopsis
wide-set eyes
V-shaped epicanthic fold
accentuation of the subpalpebral fold
nasal deformations (deformed nose)
- low nasal bridge
- flattened nasal tip
- prominent alae nasi
- squashed nose
ears deformations (deformed ear
- large ears
- +/- low-set ears
- ears deficient in cartilage
receding chin
retrognathia, micrognathia
losse skin
See also
oligohydramnios sequence (Potter sequence)