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Linear morphoea with facial hemiatrophy and tenting of the left ala nasi (PRS-patient1)
Keywords: Bony forehead depression, Face, Facial asymmetry, Facial deformity, Female, Hemifacial atrophy, Hyperpigmented atrophy, Linear morphoea, Mild upper-lip atrophy, Nasal deviation, Romberg syndrome, Skin of colour, Slight commissural lift, Sunken facial appearance
Parry-Romberg syndrome (PRS) is a rare acquired disorder characterised by the progressive atrophy of skin, fat, muscle, bone, and cartilage typically on one side of the face. Systemic manifestations may occur, particularly with neurologic and ophthalmic involvement.
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Source: Dr Ian Coulson