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A cleft lip contains an opening in the upper lip that may extend into the nose. [ 1] The opening may be on one side, both sides, or in the middle. [ 1] A cleft palate occurs when the palate (the roof of the mouth) contains an opening into the nose. [ 1] The term orofacial cleft refers to either condition or to both occurring together.
Pierre Robin sequence [a] (/ p j ɛər r ɔː ˈ b æ̃ /; [3] abbreviated PRS) is a congenital defect observed in humans which is characterized by facial abnormalities.The three main features are micrognathia (abnormally small mandible), which causes glossoptosis (downwardly displaced or retracted tongue), which in turn causes breathing problems due to obstruction of the upper airway.
Untreated early syphilis infections results in a high risk of poor pregnancy outcomes, including saddle nose, lower extremity abnormalities, miscarriages, premature births, stillbirths, or death in newborns. Some infants with congenital syphilis have symptoms at birth, but many develop symptoms later. Symptoms may include rash, fever, large ...
Fetal hydantoin syndrome, also called fetal dilantin syndrome, is a group of defects caused to the developing fetus by exposure to teratogenic effects of phenytoin. Dilantin is the brand name of the drug phenytoin sodium in the United States, commonly used in the treatment of epilepsy . It may also be called congenital hydantoin syndrome, [1 ...
August 2, 2024 at 5:30 AM. The number of babies born with severe birth defects affecting their growth and development is rising, as researchers now have strong evidence that illicit fentanyl is ...
In England and Wales during 2008–09, there were 172 diagnoses of Patau syndrome (trisomy 13), with 91% of diagnoses made prenatally. There were 111 elective abortions, 14 stillbirth/miscarriage/fetal deaths, 30 outcomes unknown, and 17 live births. Approximately 4% of Patau syndrome with unknown outcomes are likely to result in a live birth ...
3% of newborns (US) [ 8] Deaths. 628,000 (2015) [ 9] A birth defect[ a] is an abnormal condition that is present at birth, regardless of its cause. [ 2] Birth defects may result in disabilities that may be physical, intellectual, or developmental. [ 2] The disabilities can range from mild to severe. [ 6]
Van der Woude syndrome. Van der Woude syndrome (VDWS) is a genetic disorder characterized by the combination of lower lip pits, cleft lip with or without cleft palate (CL/P), and cleft palate only (CPO). [ 1] The frequency of orofacial clefts ranges from 1:1000 to 1:500 births worldwide, and there are more than 400 syndromes that involve CL/P ...