Loeys-Dietz syndrome is a connective tissue disorder that was first described in 2005. Most individuals with this disorder have craniofacial features that include hypertelorism (widely spaced eyes) ...

Introduction Cleft palate is among the most common birth abnormalities. The success of primary surgery in the early months of life is crucial for successful feeding, speech, hearing, dental ...

It can be harmless or indicate other conditions. A bifid uvula can mean you have a submucosal cleft palate. This means you may not be able to see your cleft palate on the surface of your mouth.

Gender symbols shaded with solid black areas indicate the subphenotype of CL/P. Upper right, CL/P; upper left, cleft palate (CP) or Pierre-Robin sequence; lower left, submucous cleft palate±bifid ...

Abstract Introduction/Background: Loeys-Dietz syndrome (LDS) is a rare autosomal dominant aortic aneurysm syndrome characterized by arterial tortuosity resulting in arterial aneurysms and dissections, ...

Loeys-Dietz Syndrome is a complex and multifaceted genetic disorder that requires a comprehensive and coordinated approach ...

Notable signs of a submucous cleft palate include a very wide or split (bifid) uvula, translucency of the mucosal tissue along the middle of the soft palate, and/or a notch in the back of the hard ...

Archaeologists in Poland have found the 300-year-old remains of a man who had a prosthetic that helped him live with a condition called cleft palate.

Cleft Lip and a Cleft Palate are facial or oral malformations that develop very early in the womb. Learn more about treatments in this guide.

About 20-thousand people drive by a world class clinic on a daily basis. It’s a hidden gem located in Lancaster providing infants, children and adults with comprehensive treatment of cleft li… ...

A nonprofit is looking to break a Guinness World Record to raise awareness for its efforts to support families with loved ones who have a cleft palate.