Hutchinson's facies
Hutchinson's facies
Hutchinson's facies (/hʌtʃɪnsən/; named after Sir Jonathan Hutchinson, an English surgeon and pathologist) is a characteristic facial appearance associated with congenital syphilis. It is characterized by a high arched palate, saddle nose, short upper jaw, protruding mandible, and mulberry molars.
Etymology
The term "Hutchinson's facies" is named after Sir Jonathan Hutchinson, an English surgeon and pathologist who first described the condition in the late 19th century. Hutchinson made significant contributions to various fields of medicine, including dermatology, ophthalmology, and pathology.
Symptoms
Hutchinson's facies is characterized by several distinctive facial features. These include:
- High arched palate: This refers to an unusually high, narrow roof of the mouth, which can affect speech and swallowing.
- Saddle nose: This is a condition where the bridge of the nose collapses inward, giving the nose a "saddle" appearance.
- Short upper jaw: This refers to a condition where the upper jaw, or maxilla, is shorter than normal.
- Protruding mandible: This refers to a condition where the lower jaw, or mandible, juts out further than the upper jaw.
- Mulberry molars: These are a type of molar tooth that has an abnormal shape, often described as resembling a mulberry.
Related Terms
- Congenital syphilis: This is the condition that Hutchinson's facies is most commonly associated with. It is a severe, often life-threatening infection that a baby can get while in the womb if the mother has syphilis.
- Sir Jonathan Hutchinson: The English surgeon and pathologist who first described Hutchinson's facies.
- Saddle nose: A condition often associated with Hutchinson's facies, where the bridge of the nose collapses inward.
- Mulberry molars: A type of molar tooth that is often seen in cases of Hutchinson's facies.
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Hutchinson's facies
- Wikipedia's article - Hutchinson's facies
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