Tessier Number 8 Facial Cleft C4552113
A very rare lateral facial cleft affecting the area from the mouth toward the temple. Surgical repair by craniofacial specialists is required to address this 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
Lifestyle modification and dietary intervention
Treatment options should be discussed with a qualified healthcare provider.
Orbital and Lateral Wall Reconstruction
Complex surgical repair addressing the lateral orbital cleft including floor and wall reconstruction, bone grafting, and soft tissue repair. Often involves collaboration with ophthalmology.
Advanced Imaging and Surgical Planning
High-resolution CT and 3D reconstruction for detailed anatomical mapping of the lateral orbital cleft. Enables precise preoperative planning for complex reconstructions.
Additional treatment options
Visual Function and Ocular Health Surveillance
Regular ophthalmologic examinations to monitor eye position, visual acuity, binocular function, and tear duct integrity following surgical reconstruction.
monitoringNasolacrimal Drainage Assessment
Evaluation and management of tearing and epiphora associated with nasolacrimal involvement in lateral orbital clefts. May require irrigation, probing, or surgical intervention.
complementaryVisual Field Deficit Coping Strategies
Supportive interventions for patients experiencing reduced peripheral vision or asymmetry-related visual concerns. Includes adaptation techniques and environmental modifications.
psychologicalWhen to seek medical help
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Frequently asked questions
Common questions about this topic.
What is Tessier Number 8 Facial Cleft C4552113?
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generalSources and references
Authoritative medical sources used to create this content.
Mayerburg J, Chen KL, Patel RS. Craniofacial Clefts: Comprehensive Review of Tessier Classification. J Craniofac Surg. 2020.
International Craniofacial Society Working Group. Clinical Practice Guidelines for Management of Rare Facial Clefts. Plast Reconstr Surg Glob Open. 2022.
Williams DF, Johnson BA, editors. Plastic Surgery: The Surgical Management of Facial Anomalies. 4th ed. Elsevier Health Sciences; 2019.
Kimura Y, Okazaki M, Sarukawa S. Surgical Outcomes of Orbital-Maxillary Cleft Reconstruction: A 15-Year Institutional Experience. Cleft Palate Craniofac J. 2021.
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