Children's Health Conditions
Other congenital deformities of skull, face and jaw
Moderate
ICD-10: Q67 · NIH NLM
हिंदी: जन्मजात खोपड़ी विकृति · தமிழ்: பிறவி மண்டை ஓட்டு குறைபாடு · ಕನ್ನಡ: ಜನ್ಮಜಾತ ತಲೆಬುರುಡೆ ವಿರೂಪತೆ · తెలుగు: పుట్టుకతో పుర్రె వైకల్యం · বাংলা: জন্মগত মাথার খুলি বিকৃতি · मराठी: जन्मजात कवटी विकृती · ગુજરાતી: જન્મજાત ખોપરી વિકૃતિ
About this condition
Congenital deformities of the skull, face, and jaw are structural abnormalities present at birth affecting the bones and shape of the head, face, or jaw. These conditions range from mild cosmetic variations to more complex malformations that may affect breathing, feeding, or appearance. Many can be treated with surgery, orthodontics, or other interventions, especially when identified and managed early.
Common symptoms
abnormal head shape
facial asymmetry
jaw misalignment
unusual skull appearance
flat spot on head
facial deformity present at birth
When to see a doctor: within 1 month of birth for specialist evaluation
This condition in Indian languages
| Hindi (हिंदी) | जन्मजात खोपड़ी विकृति · चेहरे की जन्मजात विकृति · सिर की बनावट में गड़बड़ी · जबड़े की असामान्यता |
| Tamil (தமிழ்) | பிறவி மண்டை ஓட்டு குறைபாடு · முகத்தின் பிறவி குறைபாடு · தலை வடிவ குறைபாடு · தாடை அமைப்பு குறைபாடு |
| Kannada (ಕನ್ನಡ) | ಜನ್ಮಜಾತ ತಲೆಬುರುಡೆ ವಿರೂಪತೆ · ಮುಖದ ಜನ್ಮಜಾತ ವಿಕಾರ · ತಲೆಯ ರಚನೆ ದೋಷ · ದವಡೆ ಅಸಾಮಾನ್ಯತೆ |
| Telugu (తెలుగు) | పుట్టుకతో పుర్రె వైకల్యం · ముఖ పుట్టుకతో వైకల్యం · తల ఆకృతి లోపం · దవడ అసాధారణత |
| Bengali (বাংলা) | জন্মগত মাথার খুলি বিকৃতি · মুখের জন্মগত ত্রুটি · মাথার গঠন ত্রুটি · চোয়ালের অস্বাভাবিকতা |
| Marathi (मराठी) | जन्मजात कवटी विकृती · चेहऱ्याची जन्मजात विकृती · डोक्याच्या बांधणीत दोष · जबड्याची असामान्यता |
| Gujarati (ગુજરાતી) | જન્મજાત ખોપરી વિકૃતિ · ચહેરાની જન્મજાત વિકૃતિ · માથાની રચના ખામી · જડબાની અસામાન્યતા |
Frequently asked questions
What are the symptoms of Other congenital deformities of skull, face and jaw?
abnormal head shape, facial asymmetry, jaw misalignment, unusual skull appearance, flat spot on head, facial deformity present at birth.
When should I see a doctor?
within 1 month of birth for specialist evaluation
Is Other congenital deformities of skull, face and jaw common in India?
This condition is seen across India.
How serious is Other congenital deformities of skull, face and jaw?
Severity is classified as Moderate. within 1 month of birth for specialist evaluation.
Related conditions
Important: This information is for general awareness only and is
not a substitute for professional medical advice. Always consult a qualified doctor.
In an emergency, call 112.
Data sourced from NIH NLM
and MOHFW India.
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