Coexistence of choanal atresia and Tessier's facial cleft number 2

International Journal of Pediatric Otorhinolaryngology
Ali AltuntasAylin Yücel

Abstract

Choanal atresia is one of the most commonly observed congenital abnormalities of the nose. This defect is frequently associated with other congenital anomalies. One of the anomalies, which is rarely encountered is a Tessier's facial cleft 2. In this report, we present a 6-year-old girl who was brought to our department with complaints of nasal obstruction and chronic nasal discharge. On examination, a scar was seen on the left ala of her nose due to the former repair of a congenital defect. We found hypoplastic nasal cavities and bilateral choanal atresia demonstrated by rigid and flexible endoscopy. A CT scan supported these findings. This coexistence of bilateral choanal atresia with a number 2 facial cleft is an addition to a formerly proposed classification of laterofacial clefts. We think that this classification is better for describing the extent and origin of these complex lesions.

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Nov 19, 2009·American Journal of Medical Genetics. Part a·Antonio Richieri-Costa, Maria Leine Guion-Almeida
Sep 14, 2021·The Cleft Palate-craniofacial Journal : Official Publication of the American Cleft Palate-Craniofacial Association·Cristiano TonelloNivaldo Alonso

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