A Neonate with Microphthalmia and Median Clefting of the Lower Lip and Mandible

ABSTRACT

Median clefts of the lower lip and mandible are very rare congenital anomalies. We report a female infant born to nonconsanguineous parents with unilateral microphthalmia and complete median clefting of the lower lip and mandible. This uncommon constellation of congenital malformations has never been reported in a liveborn infant.

KEYWORDS

Clefting of mandible - microphthalmia - cleft of lower lip

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