Transcript Cleft Lip/Palet

Cleft Lip/Palate
By: Antioniqua Rose
What Causes Cleft Lip ?
• Cleft lip and also cleft palate occurs when tissues in the baby’s
face and mouth don’t form properly .
Is Cleft Lip Dominant Or Recessive ?
• Dominant traits are from the mom and dad, and they show
up. Recessive traits hide in you and they are covered up by
dominant ones.
What Effects Does Cleft Lip Have On Infants and
Children?
• The effects Cleft Lip have on infants is that its very harder for
them to eat, they have to have special bottles for them to
swallow the milk more easily.
• For older children it also hard for them to eat and swallow.
How Is Cleft Lip Diagnosed ?
• A baby may have a mild instance of cleft palate that only
involves his/her soft palate the fleshy tissue at the back of
his/her mouth. This type of cleft may not show up on
ultrasound, and may not be noticeable until the infant
experiences difficulty feeding. At that point, a clinician will
perform a comprehensive exam to identify the exact nature of
the problem.
List The Symptoms Of Cleft Lip.
• Change in nose shape (how much the shape changes varies)
• Poorly aligned teeth
Problems that may be present because of a cleft lip or palate are;
• Failure to gain weight
• Feeding problems
• Flow of milk through nasal passages during feeding
• Poor growth
• Repeated ear infections
• Speech difficulties.
What Are Screening Tests Are Conducted For Cleft
Lip?
• A carefully performed level 1 office ultrasound can detect or
suspect some cases of cleft lip/ palate .
What Are Diagnostic Tests Are Done To Determine If The Baby Has A Cleft Lip?
• Most cases of cleft lip and cleft palate are immediately apparent at
birth and don't require special tests for diagnosis.
• Cleft lip may be detected with ultrasound beginning around the
18th week of pregnancy. As the fetus continues developing, it may
be easier to accurately diagnose a cleft lip. Cleft palate that occurs
on its own is more difficult to diagnose using ultrasound, since it
can be difficult to see inside the fetus' mouth.
Are There Any Treatments For This Disorder? How
Is It Treated ?
• Surgery to close the cleft lip is often done when the child is
between 6 weeks and 9 months old. Surgery may be needed
later in life if the problem has a big effect on the nose area.
How Can Genetic Counseling Be Helpful To
Potential Parents?
• Before genetic counseling can be given, numerous syndromes
must be excluded.
Is There A Specific Group Of People Cleft Lip Affects
The Most ?
About 50 percent of all clefts
More common in Asians and certain groups of American Indians
Occurs less frequently in African Americans
Up to 13 percent of cases present with other birth defects
Occurs more often in male children
Websites-Resources
• http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cleft_lip_and_palate
• http://www.entnet.org/HealthInformation/cleftLipPalate.cfm
• http://www.webmd.com/oral-health/guide/cleft-lip-cleftpalate
• http://www.childrenshospital.org/az/Site2034/mainpageS20
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