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  1. Cleft lip and cleft palate - Symptoms and causes - Mayo Clinic

    • Cleft lip and cleft palate are openings or splits in the upper lip, the roof of the mouth (palate) or both. Cleft lip and cleft palate result when facial structures that are developing in an unborn baby don't clos… See more

    Symptoms

    Usually, a split (cleft) in the lip or palate is immediately identifiable at birth. Cleft lip and cleft palate may appear as: 1. A split in the lip and roof of the mouth (palate) that affects one … See more

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    Causes

    Cleft lip and cleft palate occur when tissues in the baby's face and mouth don't fuse properly. … See more

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    Risk Factors

    Several factors may increase the likelihood of a baby developing a cleft lip and cleft palate, including: 1. Family history.Parents with a family history of cleft lip or cleft palate face … See more

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    Complications

    Children with cleft lip with or without cleft palate face a variety of challenges, depending on the type and severity of the cleft. 1. Difficulty feeding.One of the most immediate … See more

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  1. Cleft lip and cleft palate

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    A condition, by birth, with the opening or split in the upper lip and roof of the mouth or both. This occurs when the facial features do not develop completely during the pregnancy.
    How common is condition?
    Very rare (Fewer than 20,000 cases per year in US)
    Is condition treatable?
    Treatable by a medical professional
    Does diagnosis require lab test or imaging?
    Doesn't require lab test or imaging
    Time taken for recovery
    Can last several months
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    Present at birth
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    Family history may increase likelihood
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