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Mini-microform cleft lip with complete cleft alveolus and palate: A case report
Kumiko Fujiwara1, Mitsuna Yoshida1, Naomi Nakamichi1
1Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, Faculty of Medicine, University of Toyama, Toyama, Japan.
Congenital Anomalies
|March 17, 2021
Summary
This study reports a rare case of mini-microform cleft lip with complete cleft alveolus and palate. Advanced imaging techniques like 3D facial measurements aided diagnosis when visual inspection was unclear.
Area of Science:
- Craniofacial development and congenital anomalies.
Background:
- Cleft lip and cleft alveolus result from incomplete fusion of facial prominences.
- Milder cleft lip forms typically do not involve the alveolus.
Observation:
- A rare case of mini-microform cleft lip with complete cleft alveolus and palate is presented.
- Initial examination showed no overt signs of cleft lip.
- Ultrasonography revealed no orbicularis oris muscle rupture, yet 3D facial measurements confirmed cleft lip.
Findings:
- Collapsed nostril, often linked to orbicularis oris muscle rupture, was observed.
- This finding was attributed to skeletal abnormalities, specifically the cleft alveolus, in this case.
- Three-dimensional facial measurements and ultrasonography proved crucial for accurate diagnosis.
Implications:
- This case highlights that collapsed nostrils can indicate skeletal abnormalities, not just muscle rupture.
- Advanced imaging modalities are valuable for diagnosing subtle or ambiguous craniofacial clefts.
- Understanding these associations refines diagnostic approaches for cleft lip and palate conditions.
Keywords:
cleft alveolus and palatefacial measurementsmicroform cleft liporbicularis orisultrasonography
