Journal of AdvancedMedical and Dental Sciences Research

Parry Romberg syndrome is a rare disorder leading to facial asymmetry. It affects subcutaneous tissue and fat resulting in their atrophy. Many etiologies have been proposed but it remains unclear. Apart from facial asymmetry it also involves nerves of the affected dermatome leading to neurological disorders. The condition is self-limiting and stabilizes after second decade , hence no treatment is required. However it is important to known the features of this syndrome for prompt diagnosis and management of these patients.
Key words: Hemifacial atrophy, Parry Romberg Syndrome.

Received: 8 February, 2019                               Revised: 27 February, 2019                     Accepted: 28 February, 2019
Corresponding author: Dr. Neha Verma, Senior Resident, Unit Of Oral Medicine And Radiology, Faculty Of Dental Sciences, Institute Of Medical Sciences, Banaras Hindu University, Varanasi, India

This article may be cited as: Verma N, Verma S. Parry Romberg Syndrome: A Rare Case Report. J Adv Med Dent Scie Res 2019;7(4): 23-25.