Guest guest Posted August 24, 2004 Report Share Posted August 24, 2004 Hi there It is best to get an opinion from a specialist, but for what it's worth, it doens't sound like your daughter has plagio to me- the main characteristic would be a flat spot on the back of the head- that's why the cheek would be protruding. It does sound like you should go for that appointment. Children are not perfectly syymetrical, nor are adults, but it is certainly worth checking this out if it doesn't seem normal to you. Hope that helps Hannah (mum to Lucia, London, UK) plagio, passive helmet, 4/7/04 > This is going to drive me nuts or kill me (or both). I am hoping > someone can help me get some perspective. > My daughter just turned one and has torticollis and we've seen > improvement with that. Couple months ago I noticed that one cheek was > slightly puffier along her lower jaw than the other. No one else > noticed and of course was told not to worry and I'm over reacting (I > am so sick of hearing that). Her Ped said " she looks fine to me " . > I still see it and now my husband finally acknowledges it's there. > All that I've learned of the tell-tale signs of plagio so far are > flat spots, ears and eyes mis-aligned, one cheek puffier, and a knot > on the forehead -- and some other stuff too. But my daughter's ears > look fine; I cannot find a flat spot or forehead knot; her eyes might > be just slightly asymmetrical but hard to tell. The only thing I > really see is one cheek is slightly puffier on the bottom than the > other. > Is this plagio or not to worry? She goes to her ped appt Wed and > I'm pushing to take her to a specialist soon. > So glad I found this group. Thanks! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted August 24, 2004 Report Share Posted August 24, 2004 Hi and welcome to the group. How old is your daughter? Can you post pictures of your concern? To really assess for flat spots on her head, it helps to hold her in front of the mirror and make sure any hair is really wet down. A cheek protruding would be caused by that side of the face being pushed forward, so you'd see a corresponding flatness on that side I would think. I wouldn't hurt to get the opinion of a craniofacial specialist if you're concerned though. , mom to Hannah, DOCgrad Cape Cod, Ma > This is going to drive me nuts or kill me (or both). I am hoping > someone can help me get some perspective. > My daughter just turned one and has torticollis and we've seen > improvement with that. Couple months ago I noticed that one cheek was > slightly puffier along her lower jaw than the other. No one else > noticed and of course was told not to worry and I'm over reacting (I > am so sick of hearing that). Her Ped said " she looks fine to me " . > I still see it and now my husband finally acknowledges it's there. > All that I've learned of the tell-tale signs of plagio so far are > flat spots, ears and eyes mis-aligned, one cheek puffier, and a knot > on the forehead -- and some other stuff too. But my daughter's ears > look fine; I cannot find a flat spot or forehead knot; her eyes might > be just slightly asymmetrical but hard to tell. The only thing I > really see is one cheek is slightly puffier on the bottom than the > other. > Is this plagio or not to worry? She goes to her ped appt Wed and > I'm pushing to take her to a specialist soon. > So glad I found this group. Thanks! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted August 24, 2004 Report Share Posted August 24, 2004 Hi, Welcome to the group! Can you post pics of your daughter? > This is going to drive me nuts or kill me (or both). I am hoping > someone can help me get some perspective. > My daughter just turned one and has torticollis and we've seen > improvement with that. Couple months ago I noticed that one cheek was > slightly puffier along her lower jaw than the other. No one else > noticed and of course was told not to worry and I'm over reacting (I > am so sick of hearing that). Her Ped said " she looks fine to me " . > I still see it and now my husband finally acknowledges it's there. > All that I've learned of the tell-tale signs of plagio so far are > flat spots, ears and eyes mis-aligned, one cheek puffier, and a knot > on the forehead -- and some other stuff too. But my daughter's ears > look fine; I cannot find a flat spot or forehead knot; her eyes might > be just slightly asymmetrical but hard to tell. The only thing I > really see is one cheek is slightly puffier on the bottom than the > other. > Is this plagio or not to worry? She goes to her ped appt Wed and > I'm pushing to take her to a specialist soon. > So glad I found this group. Thanks! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted August 24, 2004 Report Share Posted August 24, 2004 Hello and welcome to the group. It is possible that the facial asymmetry you are seeing - one cheek smaller than the other is caused by the torticollis - usually the smaller or flatter cheek is on the same side of the tort. But because tort can cause plagio it is a good idea to have her seen by a specialist. Good luck with your appointment. > This is going to drive me nuts or kill me (or both). I am hoping > someone can help me get some perspective. > My daughter just turned one and has torticollis and we've seen > improvement with that. Couple months ago I noticed that one cheek was > slightly puffier along her lower jaw than the other. No one else > noticed and of course was told not to worry and I'm over reacting (I > am so sick of hearing that). Her Ped said " she looks fine to me " . > I still see it and now my husband finally acknowledges it's there. > All that I've learned of the tell-tale signs of plagio so far are > flat spots, ears and eyes mis-aligned, one cheek puffier, and a knot > on the forehead -- and some other stuff too. But my daughter's ears > look fine; I cannot find a flat spot or forehead knot; her eyes might > be just slightly asymmetrical but hard to tell. The only thing I > really see is one cheek is slightly puffier on the bottom than the > other. > Is this plagio or not to worry? She goes to her ped appt Wed and > I'm pushing to take her to a specialist soon. > So glad I found this group. Thanks! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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