Hypotelorism

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Hypotelorism
Classification and external resources
DiseasesDB 33015

Hypotelorism is a medical condition pertaining to abnormally close eyes.[1]

Causes

It is often a result of fetal alcohol syndrome [FAS] caused by large alcohol intake in the first month of pregnancy.[citation needed]

It can be associated with trisomy 8.[2]


Metopic synostosis, the early closure of metopic suture during skull development in children can also cause hypotelorism

See also

References

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  1. "Hypotelorism". Medical Dictionary. TheFreeDictionary.com. Retrieved 2008-01-19. 
  2. iii_1/h/hypotelorism article at GE's Medcyclopaedia