What is Treacher Collins?

Also known as: Treacher Collins, mandibulofacial dysostosis

Treacher Collins is a genetic disorder that impacts how the face develops. Specifically, it can cause abnormal development of the jaws, ears, eyelids and cheekbones.

Dr. Edward Treacher Collins described two patients with features of this condition in 1900. Additional description of the condition was made by Dr. Adolphe Franceschetti and Dr. David Klein. They called the condition mandibulofacial dysostosis (abnormal bone formation of the face).


Reviewed by: Chad A Perlyn, MD

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