24 Questions
What is the classic triad of characteristics for submucous cleft palate?
Bifid or hypoplastic uvula, thin bluish area in the middle of the velum, and a notch in the hard palate
- Submucous cleft palate occurs when the oral surface of the secondary palate is completely formed, while the nasal surface (or just the uvula) is ______.
incomplete
What is submucous cleft palate?
Submucous cleft palate occurs when the oral surface of the secondary palate is completely formed, while the nasal surface (or just the uvula) is incomplete.
- The classic triad of characteristics for submucous cleft palate includes a bifid or hypoplastic uvula, thin bluish area in the middle of the velum, and a notch in the ______.
hard palate
What are the classic triad of characteristics of submucous cleft palate?
The classic triad of characteristics of submucous cleft palate includes a bifid or hypoplastic uvula, thin bluish area in the middle of the velum, and a notch in the hard palate.
What are the functionally affected areas in submucous cleft palate?
Velopharyngeal insufficiency, feeding problems, and Eustachian tube malfunction
- A minor abnormality of the uvula or a defect of the nasal surface of the velum and hard palate may be present in submucous ______.
cleft palate
What is the most common congenital defect of the face?
Cleft lip/palate
What muscles are often affected in submucous cleft palate?
Muscles of a submucous cleft are often affected in the same way as with a complete cleft palate.
What is the prevalence of cleft lip/palate in the United States?
1/600
What are some functionally affected areas of submucous cleft palate?
Velopharyngeal insufficiency, feeding problems, and Eustachian tube malfunction are some of the functionally affected areas of submucous cleft palate.
- Velopharyngeal insufficiency, feeding problems, and Eustachian tube malfunction are some of the functionally affected areas in ______.
submucous cleft palate
What are facial clefts?
Facial clefts are birth defects that include various anomalies of the face and skull.
What is the racial difference in recurrence risk for cleft lip/palate?
Indigenous American Indians > Asians > Caucasians > African descent
- Two types of facial clefts are oblique and ______.
midline
What are the two types of facial clefts?
The two types of facial clefts are oblique and midline.
Which gender is more likely to have cleft lip?
Males
- Cleft lip/palate can be caused by genetic defects or ______ bands.
amniotic
What is the prevalence of cleft lip/palate in the United States?
The prevalence of cleft lip/palate is about 1/600 in the United States.
Which gender is more likely to have cleft palate?
Females
- Cleft lip (with/without cleft palate) occurs twice as often in ______, while cleft palate occurs twice as often in females.
males
What are the most common treatments for cleft lip and palate?
Cheilorraphy and palatoplasty
What are the most common treatments for cleft lip and palate?
The most common treatments for cleft lip and palate are cheilorraphy for lip repair and palatoplasty for palate repair.
- Cheilorraphy for lip repair and palatoplasty for palate repair are the most common treatments for ______.
clefts
Study Notes
Submucous Cleft Palate:
- Occurs when the oral surface of the secondary palate is completely formed, while the nasal surface (or just the uvula) is incomplete.
- Classic triad of characteristics includes a bifid or hypoplastic uvula, thin bluish area in the middle of the velum, and a notch in the hard palate.
- Muscles of a submucous cleft are often affected in the same way as with a complete cleft palate.
- May include a minor abnormality of the uvula or a defect of the nasal surface of the velum and hard palate.
- Velopharyngeal insufficiency, feeding problems, and Eustachian tube malfunction are some of the functionally affected areas.
- Can be overt or occult, with the latter being visible only through nasopharyngoscopy.
Facial Clefts:
- Two types of facial clefts: oblique and midline.
- Can be caused by genetic defects or amniotic bands.
- May include various anomalies of the face and skull.
- Affects cognition, language, speech, resonance, hearing, feeding, and swallowing.
- Cleft lip/palate is the fourth most common birth defect and most common congenital defect of the face.
Incidence of Clefts:
- Prevalence of cleft lip/palate is about 1/600 in the United States.
- Racial differences in recurrence risk: Indigenous American Indians > Asians > Caucasians > African descent.
- Cleft lip (with/without cleft palate) occurs twice as often in males, while cleft palate occurs twice as often in females.
- Incidence of submucous clefts is essentially unknown because it often does not cause any problems.
Treatment of Clefts:
- Cheilorraphy for lip repair and palatoplasty for palate repair are the most common treatments.
Test your knowledge on cleft palate and facial clefts with this informative quiz. Learn about the different types of clefts, their causes, and their functional and anatomical effects. Discover the incidence rates of clefts in different populations and the most common treatments for repair. Get ready to expand your understanding of these complex congenital defects.
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