Asymmetric Crying Facies
Asymmetric crying facies (ACF) is a congenital anomaly occurring in one out of 160 live births. When the baby cries, the mouth is pulled downward on one side while not moving on the other side.
Birth Trauma
Facial palsy can be a result of birth trauma, this is where there is a physical injury to the facial nerve sustained during delivery of a baby.
CHARGE Syndrome
CHARGE syndrome is a rare condition present at birth. The symptoms of the condition and its severity vary widely from person to person, it most commonly affects the ears, eyes, nasal passages, heart, genitals, and growth.
Hemifacial Microsomia
In children with Hemifacial microsomia, part of one side of the face is small or underdeveloped. It usually affects the ear, mouth and jaw – and sometimes also the eye, cheek and neck. In 10-15 per cent of cases, both sides of the face are affected.
Moebius syndrome
Moebius syndrome is an extremely rare neurological disorder which is present at birth. The exact incidence is unknown. It is characterised by weakening or paralysis of the muscles in the face which control expression and lateral eye movements.