An unusual craniofacial cleft: Amniotic band syndrome as a possible cause

Abstract We report the case of a no. 4 Tessier cleft in association with an unknown cleft of the mandible extending to the external auditory meatus. This has not been previously published in the literature and its underlying pathology remains undetermined. The nature of the cleft, possible classific...

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Published in:International journal of pediatric otorhinolaryngology 2015-04, Vol.79 (4), p.616-619
Main Authors: Eichhorn, Mitchell G, Iacobucci, John J, Turfe, Zaahir
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Amniotic band sequence
Amniotic band syndrome
Amniotic Band Syndrome - complications
Amniotic Band Syndrome - pathology
Amniotic Band Syndrome - surgery
Child
Cleft Lip - etiology
Cleft Lip - pathology
Cleft Lip - surgery
Craniofacial cleft
Ear Canal - abnormalities
Female
Humans
Mandible - abnormalities
Mandibular defect
Otolaryngology
Pediatrics
Tessier 4 cleft
Tessier classification
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Summary:Abstract We report the case of a no. 4 Tessier cleft in association with an unknown cleft of the mandible extending to the external auditory meatus. This has not been previously published in the literature and its underlying pathology remains undetermined. The nature of the cleft, possible classifications, and potential embryologic origins will be discussed. Amniotic band syndrome is the most likely cause of the cleft.
ISSN:0165-5876
1872-8464
DOI:10.1016/j.ijporl.2014.11.036