Development: Cleft Palate Flashcards
Examples of Congenital Anomalies
Cleft Lip/Palate
Neural Tube Defect
Cerebral Palsy
Another word for birth defect
congenital anomalies
congenital malformations
Congenital anomalies exist…
before birth, may be detected prenatally, at birth, or infancy
Risk factor of CA
prenatal care, smoking, alcohol, disease
Common CA
cleft palate
Detecting a CA
Screening, scans, tests, amnioscentesis
Leading cause of death in infants
Congenital anomalies
Etiology of Cleft Palate
unknown!
- combination of genetic and environmental
- higher incidence of those who smoke, and drinks
- UNCONTROLLED DIABETES
- anti seizure/anticonvulsant medications AND accurate
When does a cleft lip occur
Within 4-7 weeks gestation
When does cleft palate occur
within 6-9 weeks gestation
Unilateral incomplete Cleft Lip
one sided not extending into nose
Unilateral complete cleft lip
one sided extending into nose
Bilateral complete
both sides extending into nose
Incomplete cleft palate
In the palate not extending into the nose
Main reason for admission to hospital with cleft palate
trouble breast feeding/suctioning