What Is Treacher Collins Syndrome?
1. Facial Deformity
The key characteristic of Treacher Collins syndrome is that the patient will experience often considerable deformities to their face. The deformities will usually be symmetrical, so both sides of their face will be affected. One of the most notable characteristics is that the patients cheeks will be far smaller than usual. Other characteristics include eyes that slant downward at the corner of the eyes, a cleft palate, small lower jaw, drooping upper eyelids, small ears, and ear openings that are small or missing completely. The condition causes facial deformities only, although the deformities themselves can cause other complications for the patient.
