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Cleft lip and palate

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Cleft lip repair - series
Cleft lip repair - series
Infant hard and soft palates
Infant hard and soft palates
Throat anatomy
Throat anatomy
Symptoms
  • Separation of the lip alone
  • Separation of the palate
  • Separation of the lip and palate
  • Varying amounts of nasal distortion
  • Recurrent ear infections
  • Failure to gain weight
  • Nasal regurgitations during bottle feeding
  • Growth retardation
  • Misaligned teeth
  • Poor speech
  • Feeding problems

Signs and tests

A physical examination of the mouth, nose, and palate confirms a cleft lip or cleft palate. Medical tests may be done to rule out other possible health conditions.


Review Date: 10/16/2006
Reviewed By: Thomas T. Jeneby, M.D., The Plastic and Cosmetic Center of South Texas, San Antonio, TX. Review provided by VeriMed Healthcare Network.

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