A well developed alveolabial sulcus of the intermaxilla in a complete bilateral cleft lip and palate.
An uncommon well developed alveolabial sulcus in a baby born with a complete bilateral cleft lip and palate is presented. The possible embryonic explanation for this extremely rare finding is discussed.
Institute for Craniofacial and Reconstructive Surgery, Providence Hospital, Southfield.
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D002971:Cleft Lip / Q000473:pathology* / Q000601:surgery; D002972:Cleft Palate / Q000473:pathology* / Q000601:surgery; D003724:Dental Arch / Q000196:embryology; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D007223:Infant; D008046:Lip / Q000196:embryology / Q000473:pathology*; D013518:Surgery, Plastic