Craniofacial Development Flashcards
1
Q
Which structures are involved in a cleft palate?
A
Hard palate, soft palate, or both.
2
Q
What causes a cleft lip?
A
Failure of frontonasal and maxillary processes to fuse.
3
Q
What causes a cleft palate?
A
Failure of the palatine processes and nasal septum to fuse.
4
Q
What are the risk factors for a cleft lip/palate?
A
Genetics, antiepileptic drugs, benzodiazepines, rubella.
5
Q
How is cleft lip/palate prevented?
A
Quit smoking, folic acid pre-conception.
6
Q
How is cleft lip/palate diagnosed?
A
Antenatal USS or at birth
7
Q
What is the management for a cleft lip/palate?
A
- Specialised feeding bottles
- Repair lip at 4 months
- Repair palate at 1 year
8
Q
What are the complications of a cleft lip/palate?
A
- Glue ear
- Dental problems
- Nasal speech (mainly with cleft palate)
