Elfin (Elven) facies is the form of facies in which the patient has facial characteristics like those traditionally associated with elves. It is characterized by a prominent forehead, widely spaced …

The adjective "elfin" may have originated to describe the facial features of people with WS; before its scientific cause was understood, people [who?] believed that individuals with the syndrome, …

May 1, 2008 · Newborns with Williams syndrome have characteristic “elfin-like” facial features including an unusually small head (microcephaly), full cheeks, an abnormally broad forehead, …

Facial Features: Williams Syndrome is recognized by its unique “elfin” facial appearance, characterized by a broad forehead, upturned nose, full cheeks, and a wide mouth with full lips. …

Williams Syndrome is a rare genetic disorder that captivates both researchers and families alike. Characterized by its distinct elfin facial features, this condition offers a unique glimpse into the …

Williams syndrome is a rare genetic condition that causes facial characteristics including epicanthal folds at the eyes, large ears, an upturned nose, full cheeks, a wide mouth, a small …

Aug 6, 2022 · Elfin facies refers to a characteristic facial appearance seen in certain rare congenital syndromes. Elfin facies is sometimes used synonymously with Williams syndrome …

William's syndrome, also known as William's-Beuren syndrome or Elfin-facies syndrome, was first described in 1961 as an association of supravalvular aortic stenosis and mental retardation in …

Elevated plasma 1,25-dihydroxyvitamin D concentrations in infants with hypercalcemia and an elfin facies.

elfin facies elf·in fa·ci·es facies characterized by a short, upturned nose, wide mouth, widely spaced eyes, and full cheeks; it may be associated with hypercalcemia, supravalvar aortic …