A paramedian cleft of the lower lip.
We report the unusual case of a baby with a paramedian cleft of the lower lip. In 1976, Tessier described a classification of craniofacial clefts based on personal observations, and he predicted the possibility of further clefts being discovered by labeling midline mandibular clefts "30." This case of a paramedian cleft of the lower lip would fit into what could be a new Tessier 28/29 cleft. In the future, clefts in new locations around the mouth may be seen, thus filling the gaps in Tessier's classification.
Morritt
Daniel G
DG
Craniofacial Unit, John Radcliffe Hospital, Woodstock Road, Oxford, United Kingdom.
Goodacre
Tim E
TE
Wall
Steven A
SA
D002971:Cleft Lip / Q000473:pathology; D002972:Cleft Palate / Q000473:pathology; D019465:Craniofacial Abnormalities / Q000145:classification; D003884:Dermoid Cyst / Q000473:pathology; D005146:Facial Asymmetry / Q000473:pathology; D005153:Facial Neoplasms / Q000473:pathology; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D007223:Infant; D008046:Lip / Q000002:abnormalities*; D008265:Macrostomia / Q000473:pathology; D008334:Mandible / Q000002:abnormalities