Differences in the Tensor Veli Palatini Muscle and Hearing Status in Children With and Without 22q11.2 Deletion Syndrome.

CONCLUSION: The TVP muscle is substantially reduced in volume, length, and thickness in children with 22q11DS. These findings serve as preliminary support for the association of patient hearing and otologic severity and TVP dysmorphology.
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Source: The Cleft Palate-Craniofacial Journal - August 24, 2019 Category: ENT & OMF Authors: Perry JL, Kotlarek KJ, Spoloric K, Baylis A, Kollara L, Grischkan JM, Kirschner R, Bates DG, Smith M, Physicist A, Findlen U Tags: Cleft Palate Craniofac J Source Type: research