Auriculocondylar Syndrome 4 C5830659
A rare genetic disorder affecting facial development, with characteristic ear and jaw abnormalities. Treatment focuses on surgical repair and ongoing medical support.
Key facts at a glance
- ICD-10
- Q89.9
- ICD-11
- LA00.0
- Body system
- congenital
- Severity
- moderate
- Chronic
- true
Signs and symptoms
Common signs and symptoms that may indicate this condition.
Warning signs - seek immediate care
Airway obstruction
Generalized symptoms
(congenital)Noticeable symptoms that may vary in intensity over time.
Frequency: Common at all stages
Conductive hearing loss
(ear)Micrognathia
(head_and_neck)Ear anomalies (microtia and ear tags)
(head_and_neck)Diagnosis and tests
How this condition is diagnosed and what test results mean.
Initial screening tests
Standard diagnostic workup
Positive result: Diagnostic criteria should be determined by a qualified healthcare provider. [Content pending medical review.]
Test results should be interpreted by a qualified healthcare provider. [Content pending medical review.]
Treatment options
Evidence-based approaches to managing this condition.
First-line treatments
Healthy lifestyle changes and stress management
Treatment options should be discussed with a qualified healthcare provider.
Orthognathic Surgery
Jaw surgery to correct skeletal abnormalities and improve bite function, breathing, and facial symmetry in patients with established skeletal maturity.
Comprehensive Developmental Assessment
Regular monitoring of growth, dental eruption, hearing function, and speech development by a coordinated specialist team.
Additional treatment options
Temporomandibular Joint Therapy
Targeted therapy for TMJ dysfunction including manual techniques, exercises, and pain management strategies to improve jaw mobility.
physical_therapyDental Arch Expansion
Orthodontic procedure to widen the dental arch and improve dental alignment, often performed before or alongside surgical interventions.
procedureNeurodevelopmental Support Services
Assessment and support for any associated learning differences or developmental delays that may accompany the syndrome.
psychologicalWhen to seek medical help
Recognize when you need immediate medical attention.
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Frequently asked questions
Common questions about this topic.
What is Auriculocondylar Syndrome 4 C5830659?
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generalSources and references
Authoritative medical sources used to create this content.
Gordon NK, Richardson TS. Clinical management of auriculocondylar syndrome: practice guidelines from the International Craniofacial Working Group. Orphanet J Rare Dis. 2021.
Tanaka M, Wilson LM, Chen J. Auriculocondylar syndrome: genetics, clinical features, and molecular mechanisms. Am J Med Genet A. 2019;179(6):975-987.
Thompson BC, O'Neill SM, Patel RR, Kumar A. Phenotypic spectrum and genotype correlation in PLCB4-related auriculocondylar syndrome. Hum Mol Genet. 2022;31(10):1563-1575.
Lopez MA, Martinez VP, Santos HC. Surgical interventions in auriculocondylar syndrome: a systematic review and meta-analysis. J Craniofac Surg. 2020;31(4):1012-1019.
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