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Facial Abnormalities By: Brianne Riley

Facial Abnormalities By: Brianne Riley. Port Wine Stains. PWS are vascular malformations of capillaries. PWS occur 0.3% of all births. Light pink to dark purple in color. Cleft Palates. Affects 5,000 infants a year in the U.S.

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Facial Abnormalities By: Brianne Riley

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  1. Facial AbnormalitiesBy: Brianne Riley

  2. Port Wine Stains • PWS are vascular malformations of capillaries. • PWS occur 0.3% of all births. • Light pink to dark purple in color.

  3. Cleft Palates • Affects 5,000 infants a year in the U.S. • Opening or split in the upper lip, the roof of mouth or both. • Fusion never took place in womb.

  4. Facial Burns • Burns can be caused from anything: flames, electrical, steam, chemicals, etc. • Burns are debilitating injuries. • Tight masklike sensation, distorting features and limiting facial expressions.

  5. Hemangiomas • Collection of abnormal vessels below skin’s surface. • Typically not present at birth. • Blistery masses of any shape or size. • Dangerous around nose, mouth or chin.

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