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Anatomy of the Newborn Skull

Overview of Craniofacial Anomalies

The Craniofacial Team

Cleft Lip / Cleft Palate

Craniosynostosis

Deformational Plagiocephaly

Hemifacial Microsomia

Vascular Malformations and Hemangiomas

Craniofacial anomalies are a group of deformities involving the growth of the head and facial bones. Click on the links above to learn more about these topics.

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