A rare case of proboscis lateralis with median cleft lip

Yoshiaki Sakamoto, Tatsuo Nakajima, Junpei Miyamoto

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Abstract

A very rare case of proboscis lateralis is reported. This case is different from previously reported cases due to proboscis lateralis, single nostril, loss of columella, and median cleft lip without holoprosencephaly. In addition, this is considered the first surviving individual with proboscis lateralis accompanied by median cleft lip.

Original languageEnglish
Pages (from-to)553-556
Number of pages4
JournalCleft Palate-Craniofacial Journal
Volume47
Issue number5
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - 2010 Sept 1

Keywords

  • Columella reconstruction
  • Holoprosencephaly
  • Median cleft lip
  • Proboscis lateralis

ASJC Scopus subject areas

  • Oral Surgery
  • Otorhinolaryngology

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