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    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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    What is a cleft lip & palate?
    Cleft lip and cleft palate may appear as: Less commonly, a cleft occurs only in the muscles of the soft palate (submucous cleft palate), which are at the back of the mouth and covered by the mouth's lining. This type of cleft often goes unnoticed at birth and may not be diagnosed until later when signs develop.

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

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    Is cleft lip a bilateral condition?
    If it involves both sides, the cleft lip and cleft palate is bilateral. Cleft lip and cleft palate can present a number of challenges for a child, including possible: Because cleft lip and cleft palate can vary widely in severity from child to child, treatment options also encompass a broad spectrum.

    Cleft Lip and Cleft Palate - Boston Children's Hospital

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    Can children have a cleft palate?
    Children can also have a less noticeable form of cleft palate, known as a submucous cleft palate. This is a cleft covered by the mucous membrane that lines the roof of the mouth. Children can have only a cleft lip, only a cleft palate, or a cleft lip and palate. These anomalies can be isolated or syndromic in nature.

    Cleft Lip and Palate - Children's Hospital of Philadelphia

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    What causes a cleft lip & palate?
    Cleft lip and cleft palate result when facial structures that are developing in an unborn baby don't close completely. Cleft lip and cleft palate are among the most common birth defects. They most commonly occur as isolated birth defects but are also associated with many inherited genetic conditions or syndromes.

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

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    How common is cleft lip?
    Global prevalence rates vary, with cleft palate occurring in approximately one in 1,500–3,000 births; cleft lip, in approximately one in 3,000–3,300 births; and cleft palate with cleft lip, in approximately one in 1,500–2,200 births (Salari et al., 2021; WHO, 2020). Unilateral cleft lip is more common than bilateral cleft lip.

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    What are the different types of cleft lips?
    You will also learn about the different types of cleft lips — unilateral versus bilateral, complete versus incomplete. Unilateral means the lip has a cleft on one side. Bilateral means there is a cleft on both sides. Complete indicates that the cleft extends from the lip all the way into the nose. Incomplete involves the lip but spares the nose.

    Cleft Lip and Palate Types - Verywell Health

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  3. Children's Hospital of Philadelphia
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    Cleft Lip and Palate - Children's Hospital of Philadelphia

    Cleft lip and palate are birth defects of the lip and mouth caused by genetic and environmental factors. Learn about the different types, associated syndromes, recurrence risk and possible complications of cleft lip and palate from CHOP …

  4. American Speech-Language-Hearing Association
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  5. Cleveland Clinic
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    Cleft Lip & Cleft Palate: Causes & Treatment

    Jan 25, 2024 · Cleft lip and cleft palate are separations in the upper lip and mouth that occur while a fetus develops in the uterus. Treating cleft lip and palate involves surgery and may include speech therapy and dental work.

  6. Verywell Health
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    Cleft Lip and Palate Types - Verywell Health

  7. Mayo Clinic
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    Cleft lip and cleft palate - Diagnosis and treatment

    Cleft lip and palate are birth defects that occur when the tissues of the lip and mouth don't join properly during development. Learn about the possible causes, how they are diagnosed with ultrasound or after birth, and the treatment …

  8. Johns Hopkins Medicine
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    Cleft Lip and Cleft Palate - Johns Hopkins Medicine

  9. CDC
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  10. Boston Children's Hospital
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    Cleft Lip and Cleft Palate - Boston Children's Hospital

    Learn about the causes, symptoms and treatments of cleft lip and palate, a birth defect that affects the structure of the mouth and face. A cleft palate can result in incomplete fusion of the upper jaw, which may cause dental and speech …

  11. MDS Manuals
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    Cleft Lip and Cleft Palate - Cleft Lip and Cleft Palate - MSD Manuals

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