Korean J Obstet Gynecol.  2004 Feb;47(2):409-412.

A Case of Asymmetric Crying Face After Cesarean Delivery in Mother with Hyperthyroidism

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  • 1Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, College of Medicine, Dan Kook University, Cheonan, Korea.

Abstract

Asymmetric crying face is caused by unilateral weakness of the depressor muscles of lower lip, which is most obvious during crying and is associated with other congenital anomalies, especially congenital heart disease. We experienced a case of asymmetric crying face after cesarean delivery in mother with hyperthyroidism and present it with a brief review of literature.

Keyword

Asymmetric crying face

MeSH Terms

Crying*
Heart Defects, Congenital
Humans
Hyperthyroidism*
Lip
Mothers*
Muscles
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