Show pageOld revisionsBacklinksBack to top This page is read only. You can view the source, but not change it. Ask your administrator if you think this is wrong. A deformity, dysmorphism, or dysmorphic feature is a major abnormality in the shape of a body part or organ compared to the normal shape of that part. ===== Causes ===== Deformity may arise from numerous causes: * Genetic mutation * Damage to the fetus or uterus * Complications at birth * A growth or hormone disorder * Reconstructive surgery following a severe injury, e.g. burn injury * Arthritis and other rheumatoid disorders * Fractured bones left to heal without being properly set (malunion) * Chronic application of external forces, e.g. artificial cranial deformation * Chronic paresis, paralysis or muscle imbalance, especially in children, e.g. due to poliomyelitis or cerebral palsy en/deformity.txt Last modified: 2022/01/12 15:10by 127.0.0.1