Asymmetry in Health and Disease: Food for Thought

Authors: Okonkwo PO*

DOI: 10.23880/eij-16000113

Volume 2, Issue 2

Abstract

Asymmetry is the uneven or unequal distribution of physical attributes on the left and right sides of the body. There are certain diseases that show remarkable asymmetric distribution. The filarial infections in their superficial manifestations typify this asymmetry. Other anomalies such as facial and dental distortions, breast cancer, stroke, cryptorchidism all usually may manifest on one side of the body in the first instance. This short review is meant to provoke further research and discussions on this phenomenon. It does not present clear answers or solutions to this issue.

Keywords: Tropical diseases; Asymmetry; Filariasis

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