Hutchinson's facies

Hutchinson's facies
Synonyms
Pronounce	N/A
Specialty	Dermatology, Ophthalmology
Symptoms	Facial rash, Skin lesions
Complications	Vision impairment, Skin infection
Onset	Typically in childhood
Duration	Chronic
Types	N/A
Causes	Congenital syphilis
Risks
Diagnosis	Clinical examination, Serological tests
Differential diagnosis	Rosacea, Lupus erythematosus
Prevention	Prenatal screening, Antibiotic treatment
Treatment	Antibiotics, Topical corticosteroids
Medication	N/A
Prognosis	Variable, depends on early detection and treatment
Frequency	Rare
Deaths	N/A

Hutchinson's facies is a specific facial appearance that is associated with congenital syphilis. This appearance is characterized by a broad nasal bridge, short upturned nose, protruding jaw, and a high arched palate. The term "Hutchinson's facies" is named after Sir Jonathan Hutchinson, an English surgeon and pathologist who first described the condition.

Symptoms

The symptoms of Hutchinson's facies are primarily physical and are related to the facial features. These include:

• A broad nasal bridge
• Short, upturned nose
• Protruding jaw
• High arched palate

Causes

Hutchinson's facies is caused by congenital syphilis, a disease that is passed from a pregnant woman to her fetus. Congenital syphilis can cause severe health problems and even death in a newborn.

Diagnosis

The diagnosis of Hutchinson's facies is typically made based on the physical appearance of the individual. In some cases, additional tests may be needed to confirm the diagnosis of congenital syphilis.

Treatment

The treatment for Hutchinson's facies involves treating the underlying cause, which is congenital syphilis. This typically involves antibiotics to treat the syphilis infection.

See also

• Congenital syphilis
• Jonathan Hutchinson
• Facies