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Elfin facies
Elfin
facies
is a form of facies where the
patient
presents
with
facial
characteristics
bearing
some
similarities
to those
traditionally
associated with
elves
. It is characterized by
prominent
forehead
, widely
spaced
eyes
, upturned
nose
,
underdeveloped
mandible
,
dental
hypoplasia
, and patulous
lips
.
It can be associated with
Williams syndrome
or
leprechaunism
.