Proboscis lateralis with cleft lip and palate and its surgical management

Proboscis lateralis (PL) is an uncommon facial abnormality presented as soft tubular structure with most often originating from the medial canthal region. PL is an ideal choice for heminose reconstruction, provided started at a younger age. This multiphase treatment implements the planning of cartil...

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Published in:	Journal of cleft lip palate and craniofacial anomalies Vol. 8; no. 1; pp. 56 - 59
Main Authors:	Reddy, Srinivas, Sahu, Megha
Format:	Journal Article
Language:	English
Published:	Wolters Kluwer India Pvt. Ltd 01-01-2021 Medknow Publications and Media Pvt. Ltd Wolters Kluwer Medknow Publications
Subjects:	Cleft lip cleft lip and palate craniofacial anomaly Health aspects heminose lateral proboscis craniofacial anomaly heminose Cleft lip and palate lateral proboscis
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Summary:	Proboscis lateralis (PL) is an uncommon facial abnormality presented as soft tubular structure with most often originating from the medial canthal region. PL is an ideal choice for heminose reconstruction, provided started at a younger age. This multiphase treatment implements the planning of cartilaginous supports in the late teenage. A 6-year-old female patient diagnosed with PL, conjoined with craniofacial deformities such as cleft lip and palate is discussed in this case report.
ISSN:	2348-2125 2348-3644
DOI:	10.4103/jclpca.jclpca_16_20