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(Q37.3) Cleft soft palate with unilateral cleft lip
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410 148 in individuals diagnosis cleft soft palate with unilateral cleft lip confirmed
Diagnosis cleft soft palate with unilateral cleft lip is diagnosed Men are 22.49% more likely than Women
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Men receive the diagnosis cleft soft palate with unilateral cleft lip
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Women receive the diagnosis cleft soft palate with unilateral cleft lip
0 (less than 0.1%)Died from this diagnosis.
Risk Group for the Disease cleft soft palate with unilateral cleft lip - Men and Women aged 0
In Men diagnosis is most often set at age 0-49, 55-64
Less common in men the disease occurs at Age 50-54, 65-95+Less common in women the disease occurs at Age 65-95+
In Women diagnosis is most often set at age 0-64
Disease Features cleft soft palate with unilateral cleft lip
Absence or low individual and public risk
Cleft soft palate with unilateral cleft lip - what does this mean
Cleft soft palate with unilateral cleft lip is a congenital birth defect caused by the improper development of the facial structures during the early stages of pregnancy. it is characterized by a gap in the soft palate and a split in the upper lip, typically on one side of the face. this condition can be caused by a variety of genetic and environmental factors.
What happens during the disease - cleft soft palate with unilateral cleft lip
Cleft soft palate with unilateral cleft lip is a congenital defect caused by an incomplete fusion of the palatine shelves during the sixth week of gestation. this can be due to genetic factors, environmental factors, or a combination of both. the lack of fusion leads to an incomplete separation of the oral and nasal cavities, resulting in the formation of a unilateral cleft lip and a cleft in the soft palate. this can cause a variety of health issues, such as difficulty feeding, hearing impairments, and speech impediments.
Clinical Pattern
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How does a doctor diagnose
- Physical examination of the face and mouth
- X-ray imaging of the face and skull
- CT scan of the face and skull
- MRI of the face and skull
- Ultrasound of the face and skull
- Genetic testing
- Blood tests
Treatment and Medical Assistance
Main goal: To reconstruct the lip and palate to restore normal anatomy and function.
- Cleft lip repair surgery
- Cleft palate repair surgery
- Speech therapy
- Feeding therapy
- Orthodontic treatment
- Hearing tests
- Ear tube placement
- Tonsillectomy and adenoidectomy
- Genetic counseling
- Psychological counseling
10 Days of Hospitalization Required
Average Time for Outpatient Care Not Established
Cleft soft palate with unilateral cleft lip - Prevention
Cleft soft palate with unilateral cleft lip can be prevented through proper nutrition during pregnancy, avoiding smoking and alcohol consumption, and seeking medical advice before, during, and after pregnancy. additionally, taking folic acid supplements before and during pregnancy can help reduce the risk of this birth defect.