CONGENITAL ISOLATED HEMIFACIAL HYPERTROPHY: CLINICAL AND 3-DIMENSIONAL RADIOGRAPHICAL SCANNING FEATURES

Hemifacial hypertrophy is a rare condition characterized by facial asymmetry caused by marked, unilateral, localized overgrowth of one or more tissues in the affected area, including the facial muscle, bones, and teeth. The cause of this condition is unknown. These asymmetries are often noted at birth and accentuated with increasing age, especially at the time of puberty. Hemifacial hypertrophy is more likely the mild form of congenital hemihypertrophy. Here we present the case of a 25 year old male patient affected by isolated congenital hemifacial hypertrophy with significant social stigma and major aesthetic morbidity. A retrospective review of the patients’ case notes, clinical photos and three dimensional radiographic imaging was undertaken to assess condition, with particular reference to function and aesthetics. Congenital hemifacial hypertrophy can be assessed by clinical features, and tomographic imaging. Most of the cases, reported in previous literature, mentioned with traditional radiographic techniques of facial region. We characterized this condition with advanced diagnosis findings. The purpose of this case report of hemifacial hypertrophy is to supplement existing literature, and clinical knowledge with advanced diagnostic aid like three dimensional computed tomography imaging.