Tessier Number 5 Facial Cleft C0432119
A very rare facial cleft between the upper lip and cheek area. Surgical reconstruction by experienced craniofacial surgeons can address this congenital condition.
Key facts at a glance
- ICD-10
- Q84.9
- ICD-11
- LA00.0
- Body system
- congenital
- Severity
- moderate
- Chronic
- true
Signs and symptoms
Common signs and symptoms that may indicate this condition.
Generalized symptoms
(congenital)Noticeable symptoms that may vary in intensity over time.
Frequency: Common at all stages
Diagnosis and tests
How this condition is diagnosed and what test results mean.
Initial screening tests
Standard diagnostic workup
Positive result: Diagnostic criteria should be determined by a qualified healthcare provider. [Content pending medical review.]
Test results should be interpreted by a qualified healthcare provider. [Content pending medical review.]
Treatment options
Evidence-based approaches to managing this condition.
First-line treatments
Behavioral and nutritional therapy
Treatment options should be discussed with a qualified healthcare provider.
Craniofacial Reconstruction Protocol
Specialized surgical repair of the Tessier 5 cleft involving the infraorbital region and maxilla. Requires careful soft tissue management, bone reconstruction, and often orbital floor reconstruction.
Orbital and Periorbital Surgical Intervention
Surgical procedures addressing orbital floor defects, periorbital tissue abnormalities, and potential globe malposition associated with the cleft anomaly.
Additional treatment options
Longitudinal Facial Growth Assessment
Serial anthropometric measurements and imaging to track facial development and identify need for additional surgical interventions as the patient grows.
monitoringComprehensive Psychosocial Rehabilitation
Long-term psychological support addressing appearance-related concerns, social functioning, and quality of life. Includes peer support facilitation and transition planning.
psychologicalFacial Muscle Rehabilitation
Targeted physical therapy for facial muscle function when nerve or soft tissue involvement affects facial expression, symmetry, and oral function.
physical_therapyWhen to seek medical help
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Frequently asked questions
Common questions about this topic.
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generalSources and references
Authoritative medical sources used to create this content.
Kawamoto HK, Kawamoto LT. Management of rare craniofacial clefts: The Tessier classification system. Plast Reconstr Surg. 2020.
Matsumoto K, Tanaka Y, Yamamoto S. Surgical reconstruction of oblique facial cleft type 5: A clinical case series. J Craniofac Surg. 2019.
Singh A, Bartlett SP. Rare facial clefts: Classification, epidemiology, and surgical management. Oral Maxillofac Surg Clin. 2022.
Nguyen DM, Lee KC, Park JH. Systematic review of oblique facial cleft repairs: Outcomes and complications. Cleft Palate Craniofac J. 2023.
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