Triangular face explained

A triangular face, in the simplest sense, is a human face shape with a lower half that becomes relatively thin, approaching an appearance of a triangle with a tip facing downwards. It is not necessarily caused by any disease, but is common in individuals with Osteogenesis Imperfecta.[1]

In a broader sense, triangular face encompasses a constellation of a hypoplastic face with prominent zygomatic arches, orbital hypertelorism, sunken cheeks, down-turned mouth, and occasionally brownish facial discolouration. This constellation is characteristic of Mulibrey nanism, but has also been described in Russell-Silver syndrome and Turner syndrome.[2]

Notes and References

  1. Page 82 in: Book: Elizabeth D Agabegi . Agabegi, Steven S. . Step-Up to Medicine (Step-Up Series) . Lippincott Williams & Wilkins . Hagerstwon, MD . 2008 . 0-7817-7153-6 . registration .
  2. http://medical-dictionary.thefreedictionary.com/Triangular+Face TheFreeDictionary.com > Triangular Face