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Cleft Lip and Palate
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Cleft Lip and Palate: Symptoms & Signs
- Separation of the lip alone
- Separation of the palate
- Separation of the lip and palate
- Varying amounts of nasal distortion
- Recurrent ear infections
- Failure to gain weight
- Nasal regurgitations during bottle feeding
- Growth retardation
- Misaligned teeth
- Poor speech
- Feeding problems
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• Definition
• Cleft Lip and Palate: Overview, Causes, & Risk Factors
• Cleft Lip and Palate: Symptoms & Signs
• Cleft Lip and Palate: Diagnosis & Tests
• Cleft Lip and Palate: Treatment
• Cleft Lip and Palate: Prognosis
• Cleft Lip and Palate: Complications
• Cleft Lip and Palate: Support Groups
• Calling Your Health Care Provider
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Topics that might be of interest to you Diseases & Conditions
• Dental Cavities
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Other Topics
• Cleft Palate - Resources
• Hearing Loss
• Prosthesis
• Speech Impairment (Adult)
Review Date : 12/27/2002
Reviewed By : Hebe Molmenti, M.D., Ph.D., Private Practice specializing in Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, Baltimore, MD. Review provided by VeriMed Healthcare Network.
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