What is Cleft Lip and Palate?

Question

What is the condition known as cleft lip and palate?

Answer

Cleft lip and palate is a common congenital defect in newborns, specifically referring to the clefting of the upper lip and upper jaw. At 37 weeks of pregnancy, an ultrasound examination revealed an expanded posterior horn of the left lateral ventricle and hydrocephalus in the right lateral ventricle. A follow-up MRI two days later further confirmed that the left lateral ventricle was about 10 millimeters wide, and the posterior horn of the right ventricle was about 13 millimeters wide. This indicates that the child may have hydrocephalus and requires timely observation and treatment. Treatment should be symptomatic based on the child’s symptoms, and parents should not worry excessively. However, they need to closely monitor the child’s condition changes and seek medical treatment in a timely manner, avoiding self-administration of small advertisement drugs and using medication reasonably.