Status: current, Sufficiently defined by necessary conditions definition status (core metadata concept). Date: 31-Jan 2002. Module: SNOMED CT core
Descriptions:
Inbound Relationships | Type | Active | Source | Characteristic | Refinability | Group |
Progressive hemifacial atrophy (PHA) is a rare acquired disorder, characterized by unilateral slowly progressive atrophy of the skin and soft tissues of half of the face leading to a sunken appearance. Muscles, cartilage and the underlying bony structures may also be involved. | Is a | True | Facial hemiatrophy | Inferred relationship | Some |
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