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Cleft lip and palate

• Overview
• Symptoms
• Treatment

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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