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A Rare Patient With Midline Facial Cleft
Xinli Zhou1, Renji Chen, Siyuan Guo
1Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Plastic and Traumatic Surgery, Beijing Stomatological Hospital, Capital Medical University, Beijing, China.
The Journal of Craniofacial Surgery
|January 26, 2021
Summary
Tessier number 0 cleft, a common midline facial cleft, presents as a median facial dysrhaphia. This report details a patient case with this condition, including associated features and surgical management.
Area of Science:
- Craniofacial surgery
- Pediatric plastic surgery
- Medical genetics
Background:
- Midline facial clefts, specifically Tessier number 0 cleft, are the most frequent craniofacial clefts.
- These are characterized as median facial dysraphia affecting midline facial structures inferior to the orbit.
Purpose of the Study:
- To report a clinical case of a patient with a Tessier number 0 cleft.
- To elaborate on the clinical features, surgical treatment, and potential etiology of this rare condition.
Main Methods:
- Case report detailing clinical presentation.
- Review of surgical interventions.
- Discussion of etiological factors.
Main Results:
- The patient presented with a midline facial cleft, specifically Tessier number 0.
- Associated features included a palatal cleft, absent premaxilla, and absent nasal septum.
- Surgical treatment and clinical course were documented.
Conclusions:
- Tessier number 0 cleft is a significant craniofacial anomaly requiring comprehensive management.
- Understanding the clinical spectrum and etiology is crucial for effective treatment planning.
