Orofacial clefts are congenital defects that vary widely in type and severity, and can occur in isolation or in association with a variety of other defects. Herein, we describe a consanguineous family ...

Initial examination will reveal an infant that is uniformly growth restricted or has a distinctive central dysmorphic midline structural anomaly (microphthalmia, cyclops, cleft lip, omphalocele).

Cleft lip and cleft palate are the two most common abnormalities of the face and palate. It is an opening in the midline of upper lip and/or palate. Both the conditions often tend to occur together.

The purpose of a systematic physical assessment in the newborn period is to examine for any anomalies, establish a baseline for observations and comparisons, and initiate referrals for continued care ...

What Are Cleft Lip and Cleft Palate? Cleft lip and cleft palate are facial and oral differences that occur very early in pregnancy, while the fetus is developing inside the uterus. When the tissues in ...

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Cleft lip and palate surgery is a procedure that can correct a common birth irregularity. It’s typically performed in infancy and can correct issues with feeding, speech, and appearance. Share on ...

A four-year-old boy, born with a rare condition called midline facial cleft which is caused by the failure of fusion of the medial nasal prominences, underwent an 18-hour reconstructive surgery at ...

A cleft lip occurs when there is a split or opening in the lip. This opening can be small or large enough to connect the upper lip and nose. A cleft palate occurs when the roof of the mouth does not ...

Cleft lip and cleft palate are structural abnormalities that form during fetal development. Without treatment, a cleft can make speaking and eating difficult and lead to various other challenges.

Cleft lip or palate affects one in 700 babies in the United States and the United Kingdom. The reason for this defect lies in defects normal development of the face within the mother’s womb. The exact ...