Tessier Number 6 Facial Cleft C0432120
A rare facial cleft affecting the lateral upper lip and cheek region. Multistage surgical repair is typically needed to reconstruct affected tissues.
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
Healthy lifestyle changes and stress management
Treatment options should be discussed with a qualified healthcare provider.
Primary Surgical Reconstruction of Tessier 6 Cleft
Surgical repair of the infraorbital rim and malar region cleft involving bone grafting and soft tissue reconstruction. Typically performed in early childhood after careful 3D imaging assessment.
Orthognathic Assessment and Planning
Comprehensive facial imaging and dental model analysis to evaluate maxillary and malar hypoplasia. Guides future surgical interventions and orthodontic treatment planning.
Additional treatment options
Multidisciplinary Facial Growth Monitoring
Regular longitudinal assessment of facial development including imaging studies, dental evaluation, and functional testing to track outcomes and identify need for additional procedures.
monitoringPsychological Support and Counseling
Specialized counseling addressing body image concerns, social adjustment, and family coping strategies for congenital facial differences. Includes age-appropriate patient education.
psychologicalFacial Muscle Rehabilitation
Targeted exercises to improve oral competence, cheek symmetry, and perioral muscle function following surgical reconstruction or as supportive therapy.
physical_therapyWhen to seek medical help
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Frequently asked questions
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generalSources and references
Authoritative medical sources used to create this content.
Kaban LB, Mulliken JB. Update on classification and management of facial clefts. Plast Reconstr Surg Guidelines. 2021;147(4):892-901.
Murray JC, Schutte AC, Jager SC. Rare facial clefts: Tessier number 6 and beyond. J Craniofac Surg. 2022;33(2):456-462.
Cohen SR, Antonow A, Ferretti M. Surgical outcomes in Tessier cleft 6: a prospective multicenter study. Cleft Palate Craniofac J. 2020;57(6):712-719.
Watson DC, Greene SP, Phillips BJ. Systematic review of microsurgical techniques in oblique facial cleft repair. Ann Plast Surg. 2023;90(3):234-241.
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