chipmunk face

A descriptor for expanded globular maxillae, with BM hyperexpansion into facial bones, combined with prominent epicanthal folds, characteristic of severe beta-thalassemia. Chipmunk face may also refer to soft tissue swelling—e.g., diffuse parotid gland swelling—accompanied by xerostomia and reddened eyes, seen in Sjögren syndrome

chipmunk face

A descriptor for expanded globular maxillae, with BM hyperexpansion into facial bones, combined with prominent epicanthal folds, characteristic of severe β thalassemia; Cf may also refer to soft tissue swelling–eg, diffuse parotid gland swelling, accompanied by xerostomia and reddened eyes, seen in Sjögren syndrome. See β-thalassemia.