Mask face Q96.90

Author: Prof. Dr. med. Peter Altmeyer

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Last updated on: 29.10.2020

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Synonym(s)

Sphinx Face

Definition
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Mask-like facial expression, e.g. in Turner syndrome due to slackening of the facial skin or in Parkinson's syndrome due to rigid facial expression and increased sebum production.

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Sphinx face;

Outgoing links (1)

Turner syndrome;

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Last updated on: 29.10.2020

Author: Prof. Dr. med. Peter Altmeyer Prof. Dr. med. Peter Altmeyer

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