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Abnormal parotid gland morphology

MedGen UID:
871384
Concept ID:
C4025880
Anatomical Abnormality
Synonym: Abnormality of parotid gland
 
HPO: HP:0000197

Definition

Any abnormality of the parotid glands, which are the salivary glands that are located in the subcutaneous tissues of the face overlying the mandibular ramus and anterior and inferior to the external ear. [from HPO]

Conditions with this feature

Treacher Collins syndrome
MedGen UID:
66078
Concept ID:
C0242387
Disease or Syndrome
Treacher Collins syndrome (TCS) is characterized by lower eyelid abnormalities, malar hypoplasia, downslanted palpebral fissures, and micro- or retrognathia due to symmetric hypoplasia of the zygomatic bones, maxilla, and mandible. External ear anomalies include absent, small, malformed, and/or posteriorly rotated ears and atresia or stenosis of the external auditory canals. About 40%-50% of individuals have conductive hearing loss attributed most commonly to malformation of the ossicles and hypoplasia of the middle ear cavities. Inner ear structures tend to be normal. Significant respiratory and feeding difficulties can be present in infancy. Other, less common abnormalities include cleft palate and unilateral or bilateral choanal stenosis or atresia. Typically, intellect is normal.

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