[The differential diagnosis of asymmetry in infants]

Abstract

Asymmetry in infants is a clinical condition in which abnormal body shape, posture or mobility is observed. It is characterized by diverse etiology, localization and severity. The most frequently noted kind is idiopathic asymmetry. Symptomatic asymmetry is less frequent and a variety of structural or systemic disorders underlie this disease. The dynamics of child development in the first year of life makes it necessary for clinicians to give an early diagnosis of asymmetry, which has a significant impact on the expected course of its development and intervention strategies. The aim of the study is to present the definitions, classification and differential diagnosis of asymmetry in infants.

Keywords: differential diagnosis; symptomatic asymmetry; asymmetry in infants.