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The table below provides a comprehensive and structured overview of cleft lip and palate (CL/P) and isolated cleft palate (CPO). It encapsulates critical aspects ranging from definition, types, and epidemiology to diagnostic procedures and management strategies. Intended for medical students and primary care clinicians, this table serves as a quick yet thorough reference, synthesizing essential knowledge backed by scientific literature.
| Category | Detailed Information |
|---|---|
| Definition | • Cleft Lip: A congenital deformity causing an opening in the upper lip, varying from a small slit to a large opening extending into the nose. Forms between the 4th and 7th weeks of pregnancy. • Cleft Palate: A congenital deformity causing an opening in the roof of the mouth, varying in severity. Forms between the 6th and 9th weeks of pregnancy. The cleft can occur in different positions |
| Types of Deformity | • Microform or Occult Cleft: Incomplete separation of the lip. • Incomplete Cleft Lip: Lip separation with intact nasal sill. • Complete Cleft Lip: Complete separation of lip and nasal sill. • Can be Unilateral or Bilateral. |
| Association (CL/P vs. CPO) | ♦ CL/P is the most common craniofacial defect in newborns and the 4th most common congenital anomaly ♦ CL/P: Cleft Lip with or... |
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