10 Williams Syndrome Symptoms
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4. Flat Nasal Bridge
The nasal bridge refers to the top part of the nose that separates the eyes. This saddle-shaped area lays mostly on the nasal bone (vs cartilage). In general, the morphology of the nose bridge can vary from person to person; however, some people can have nasal bridge deformities from birth (congenital). Although a rare finding, a low or flattened nasal bridge can be present from the moment a person is born. It can be the result of birth defects (i.e. fetal alcohol syndrome), infectious diseases (i.e. congenital syphilis), or congenital syndromes (i.e. Down syndrome, Williams syndrome).
People with Williams syndrome can show several characteristic facial features. For instance, a low nasal bridge, along with a small upturned nose, can be typically seen in children with this syndrome. However, as established, this sign is not exclusive of Williams syndrome. Other common facial features include prominent lips, a wide mouth, full cheeks, a small jaw, large ears, and epicanthal folds (vertical skin folds that run from the upper eyelid to the inner corner of the eye).
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