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Prominence of the zygomatic bone

MedGen UID:
507285
•Concept ID:
C0375511
•
Anatomical Abnormality
Synonyms: Cheekbone excess; Cheekbone prominence; Hyperplasia of cheekbone; Hyperplasia of zygomatic bone; Malar hypertrophy; Prominence of cheekbone; Pronounced cheekbone; Zygomatic bone excess; Zygomatic hypertrophy
 
HPO: HP:0012370

Definition

Large or prominent malar surface of the zygomatic bone of the skull, which is convex and forms the prominence of the 'cheek bones'. [from HPO]

Term Hierarchy

CClinical test,  RResearch test,  OOMIM,  GGeneReviews,  VClinVar  
  • CROGVProminence of the zygomatic bone

Professional guidelines

PubMed

Novel phenotypes and genotypes in Antley-Bixler syndrome caused by cytochrome P450 oxidoreductase deficiency: based on the first cohort of Chinese children.
Fan L, Ren X, Song Y, Su C, Fu J, Gong C
Orphanet J Rare Dis 2019 Dec 30;14(1):299. doi: 10.1186/s13023-019-1283-2. PMID: 31888681Free PMC Article
Trans-sinus dental implants, bone morphogenetic protein 2, and immediate function for all-on-4 treatment of severe maxillary atrophy.
Jensen OT, Cottam J, Ringeman J, Adams M
J Oral Maxillofac Surg 2012 Jan;70(1):141-8. Epub 2011 Jul 28 doi: 10.1016/j.joms.2011.03.045. PMID: 21802186

Recent clinical studies

Etiology

Aesthetic Enhancement of the Brow using Hydroxyapatite.
Minelli L, Richa J, Mendelson BC
Aesthetic Plast Surg 2022 Jun;46(3):1201-1210. Epub 2022 Mar 14 doi: 10.1007/s00266-022-02793-y. PMID: 35288761Free PMC Article
Langerhans Cell Histiocytosis of the Orbit: Spectrum of Clinical and Imaging Findings.
Lakatos K, Sterlich K, Pötschger U, Thiem E, Hutter C, Prosch H, Minkov M
J Pediatr 2021 Mar;230:174-181.e1. Epub 2020 Nov 4 doi: 10.1016/j.jpeds.2020.10.056. PMID: 33157073
Ancestral Variations in the Shape and Size of the Zygoma.
Oettlé AC, Demeter FP, L'abbé EN
Anat Rec (Hoboken) 2017 Jan;300(1):196-208. doi: 10.1002/ar.23469. PMID: 28000408
Sport-Related Maxillo-Facial Fractures.
Ruslin M, Boffano P, ten Brincke YJ, Forouzanfar T, Brand HS
J Craniofac Surg 2016 Jan;27(1):e91-4. doi: 10.1097/SCS.0000000000002242. PMID: 26703035
Augmentation malarplasty.
Brennan HG
Arch Otolaryngol 1982 Jul;108(7):441-4. doi: 10.1001/archotol.1982.00790550045012. PMID: 7092688

Diagnosis

A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis of Complications among Various Reduction Malarplasty.
Zhang J, Liu H, Liu Y, Liu S, He Z, Chen G, Luo E
Aesthetic Plast Surg 2023 Jun;47(3):1018-1038. Epub 2022 Oct 19 doi: 10.1007/s00266-022-03104-1. PMID: 36261745
Langerhans Cell Histiocytosis of the Orbit: Spectrum of Clinical and Imaging Findings.
Lakatos K, Sterlich K, Pötschger U, Thiem E, Hutter C, Prosch H, Minkov M
J Pediatr 2021 Mar;230:174-181.e1. Epub 2020 Nov 4 doi: 10.1016/j.jpeds.2020.10.056. PMID: 33157073
Primary Epithelioid Sarcoma of the Zygomatic Bone.
Tran H, Shillingford N, Thomas S, Hammoudeh J, Zhou S
Pediatr Dev Pathol 2019 May-Jun;22(3):252-257. doi: 10.2350/16-03-1798-CR.1. PMID: 27442626
Zygoma complex fractures.
Strong EB, Sykes JM
Facial Plast Surg 1998;14(1):105-15. doi: 10.1055/s-0028-1085306. PMID: 10371898
Cranio-metaphyseal dysplasia.
Gupta D, Sharma OP, Chaudhary AK, Gupta SK
Australas Radiol 1993 Feb;37(1):122-5. doi: 10.1111/j.1440-1673.1993.tb00032.x. PMID: 8323501

Therapy

A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis of Complications among Various Reduction Malarplasty.
Zhang J, Liu H, Liu Y, Liu S, He Z, Chen G, Luo E
Aesthetic Plast Surg 2023 Jun;47(3):1018-1038. Epub 2022 Oct 19 doi: 10.1007/s00266-022-03104-1. PMID: 36261745
Anthropometric Research of Metric Characters in Zygomatic Complex Region.
Zhang Z, Wu J, Mao Q, Cao W, Li X, Zhang Y, Zhang Q
J Craniofac Surg 2020 Mar/Apr;31(2):570-572. doi: 10.1097/SCS.0000000000005976. PMID: 31725504
Reduction malarplasty using a zygomatic arch-lifting technique.
Hwang CH, Lee MC
J Plast Reconstr Aesthet Surg 2016 Jun;69(6):809-818. Epub 2016 Mar 23 doi: 10.1016/j.bjps.2016.03.004. PMID: 27084574
Hydroxyapatite/Collagen Composite Is a Reliable Material for Malar Augmentation.
D'Agostino A, Trevisiol L, Favero V, Gunson MJ, Pedica F, Nocini PF, Arnett GW
J Oral Maxillofac Surg 2016 Jun;74(6):1238.e1-1238.e15. Epub 2016 Feb 13 doi: 10.1016/j.joms.2016.01.052. PMID: 26954559
Alloplastic cheek augmentation.
Mladick RA
Clin Plast Surg 1991 Jan;18(1):29-38. PMID: 2015748

Prognosis

"Digital Simulation of Osteotomy Reduction of a Prominent Zygomatic Arch".
Tao Q, Min H, Yangyang L, Jinghao D, Qiuyu C
J Craniofac Surg 2021 Oct 1;32(7):2553-2556. doi: 10.1097/SCS.0000000000007596. PMID: 33770028
Surgical treatment of isolated zygomatic fracture: Outcome comparison between titanium plate and bioabsorbable plate.
Wu CM, Chen YA, Liao HT, Chen CH, Pan CH, Chen CT
Asian J Surg 2018 Jul;41(4):370-376. Epub 2017 May 10 doi: 10.1016/j.asjsur.2017.03.003. PMID: 28501387
Combined Use of Facial Osteoplasty and Orthognathic Surgery for Treatment of Dentofacial Deformities.
Li Y, Hu Z, Ye B, Liu Y, Ren X, Zhu S
J Oral Maxillofac Surg 2016 Dec;74(12):2505.e1-2505.e12. Epub 2016 Aug 31 doi: 10.1016/j.joms.2016.08.032. PMID: 27677685
Sport-Related Maxillo-Facial Fractures.
Ruslin M, Boffano P, ten Brincke YJ, Forouzanfar T, Brand HS
J Craniofac Surg 2016 Jan;27(1):e91-4. doi: 10.1097/SCS.0000000000002242. PMID: 26703035
Augmentation malarplasty.
Brennan HG
Arch Otolaryngol 1982 Jul;108(7):441-4. doi: 10.1001/archotol.1982.00790550045012. PMID: 7092688

Clinical prediction guides

Facial Contouring Surgery Using Facelift Approach.
Lee YJ, Lee CL, Lee IS, Yang HJ
J Craniofac Surg 2021 Nov-Dec 01;32(8):2840-2844. doi: 10.1097/SCS.0000000000007737. PMID: 34172678
"Digital Simulation of Osteotomy Reduction of a Prominent Zygomatic Arch".
Tao Q, Min H, Yangyang L, Jinghao D, Qiuyu C
J Craniofac Surg 2021 Oct 1;32(7):2553-2556. doi: 10.1097/SCS.0000000000007596. PMID: 33770028
Malar augmentation with zygomatic osteotomy in orthognatic surgery: Bone and soft tissue changes threedimensional evaluation.
Gerbino G, Autorino U, Borbon C, Marcolin F, Olivetti E, Vezzetti E, Zavattero E
J Craniomaxillofac Surg 2021 Mar;49(3):223-230. Epub 2021 Jan 19 doi: 10.1016/j.jcms.2021.01.008. PMID: 33509673
Vertical Midface Lifting: An Improved Technique for Asians.
Zou C, Liu Y, Wang X, Wang T, Wang J
Dermatol Surg 2020 Nov;46(11):e88-e95. doi: 10.1097/DSS.0000000000002341. PMID: 32079870
Sport-Related Maxillo-Facial Fractures.
Ruslin M, Boffano P, ten Brincke YJ, Forouzanfar T, Brand HS
J Craniofac Surg 2016 Jan;27(1):e91-4. doi: 10.1097/SCS.0000000000002242. PMID: 26703035

Recent systematic reviews

A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis of Complications among Various Reduction Malarplasty.
Zhang J, Liu H, Liu Y, Liu S, He Z, Chen G, Luo E
Aesthetic Plast Surg 2023 Jun;47(3):1018-1038. Epub 2022 Oct 19 doi: 10.1007/s00266-022-03104-1. PMID: 36261745
Comparative evaluation of 2-point vs 3-point fixation in the treatment of zygomaticomaxillary complex fractures - A systematic review.
Gadkari N, Bawane S, Chopra R, Bhate K, Kulkarni D
J Craniomaxillofac Surg 2019 Oct;47(10):1542-1550. Epub 2019 Jul 19 doi: 10.1016/j.jcms.2019.07.009. PMID: 31395419

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