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. 2005 Jun;39(2):68-70.
doi: 10.4314/gmj.v39i2.35985.

Van der woude syndrome: report of a case

Merley A Newman  1 , No Nartey, Ea Nyako
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Van der woude syndrome: report of a case

Merley A Newman et al. Ghana Med J. 2005 Jun.

Abstract

SummaryA rare case of Van Der Woude Syndrome, which is characterized by pits in the lower lip and bilateral cleft of the lip and cleft palate is presented. A multidisciplinary approach to treatment produced an aesthetically pleasing and functional outcome.

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Figure 1
Mid face retrusion and a repaired bilateral cleft lip of the upper lip
Figure 2
Figure 2
Bilateral lip pits at the base of two nipple-like elevations
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Figure 3
Lip pits of about three millimeters in diameter, ten millimeters deep and exuded mucous secretions continuously
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Figure 4
Anterior cross bite extending from the maxillary right first bicuspid to the maxillary left cuspid
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Figure 5
Correction of the anterior crossbite.
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Figure 6
Improvement of the patient's aesthetics
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