Article ID | Journal | Published Year | Pages | File Type |
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3142633 | Journal of Cranio-Maxillofacial Surgery | 2014 | 6 Pages |
Abstract
Transverse facial cleft is a very rare malformation. The Tessier no. 7 cleft is a lateral facial cleft which emanates from oral cavity and extends towards the tragus, involving both soft tissue and skeletal components. Here, we present a case having transverse facial cleft, accessory mandible having teeth, absent parotid gland and ipsilateral peripheral facial nerve weakness. After surgical repair of the cleft in 2-month of age, improvement of the facial nerve function was detected in 3-year of age. Resection of the accessory mandible was planned in 5–6 years of age.
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Authors
D. Özçelik, G. Toplu, A. Türkseven, D.A. Şenses, B. Yiğit,