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Prenatal Ultrasonic Features of Median Cleft of the Lower Lip and Mandible With Ankyloglossia: A Rare Case Report and Literature Review

Year: 2025

Type: article

Abstract: Median cleft of the lower lip, midline mandibular cleft, or Tessier 30 cleft is a rare anomaly. We present a case involving the prenatal diagnosis of a median cleft of the lip and mandible associated with ankyloglossia, directly attached to the gingiva and lower lip. Postnatally, the condition was managed with a combined surgical approach of split labiaplasty and tongue-tie plasty in the stomatology department. The outcome was favorable following the transverse incision of the lower portion of the tongue-tie. The sonographer must carefully examine the craniofacial section to minimize the risk of missed diagnosis.

Source: Journal of Clinical Ultrasound

DOI: 10.1002/jcu.24042

Authors: Guo Ai, Baohuan Cai, Leilei Zhou, Da Zhu, Xizi Wu

Institutions: Tongji Hospital, Huazhong University of Science and Technology

Language: English

Topic: Cleft Lip and Palate Research

Subfield: Genetics

Field: Biochemistry, Genetics and Molecular Biology

Domain: Life Sciences

SDG: Good health and well-being

Open Access status: bronze

Funder: Natural Science Foundation of Hubei Province