Progressive hemifacial atrophy

Orpha code: 1214OMIM code: 141300

Definition

Progressive hemifacial atrophy (PHA) is a rare acquired disorder, characterized by unilateral slowly progressive atrophy of the skin and soft tissues of half of the face leading to a sunken appearance. Muscles, cartilage and the underlying bony structures may also be involved.

Disease data
Classification

Disease

Synonyms
Hemifacial atrophy
Zespół Parry'ego i Romberga
PHA
Parry-Romberg syndrome
Progressive facial hemiatrophy
Romberg syndrome
ORPHA code
1214
OMIM code
141300
ICD10 code
G51.8
ICD11 code
EB61.Y

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