Cleft lip and cleft palate (CL/CP ... for other midline defects or physical findings consistent with associated syndromes. Pictures of a variety of types of CL/CP are included to enhance ...

"Our data show that non-White children with cleft lip are substantially more likely to experience delays, complications, and prolonged hospital stays than White children," comments ASPS Member ...

point to Van der Woude syndrome (VDWS). This is a rare disease with autosomal dominant transmission that features pits or fistulas of the lower lip, often associated with cleft lip or cleft palate.