Patient's question:
A 6-year-old child with 4 years of adenoid hypertrophy, experiencing recurrent upper respiratory infections. I've heard that this condition can lead to "adenoid facies" over time. What are the characteristics of adenoid facies?Doctor's answer:
The so-called adenoid face refers to a facial appearance caused by adenoid hypertrophy leading to impaired facial bone development, resulting in elongated jaw bones, high-arched palates, malocclusion, protruding upper incisors, thick lips, and a lack of expression. It can also be referred to as an "idiopathic face." Once it forms, it is difficult to recover.