Prenatal Ultrasound Diagnosis of Cleft Lip and Palate: A Case Report

Introduction: A cleft lip or palate is a congenital malformation that causes a fissure of the lips or palate, and an antenatal diagnosis is essential for its treatment. Objective: The objective of this study was to present a case of a labial cleft in prenatal diagnosis by ultrasound at the Kalaban Coro reference health center. Materials and Methods: This was a case study of a labial cleft discovered during an obstetrical ultrasound. The examination was performed using a VINNO E30 ultrasound machine. Informed consent was obtained from the patient before her participation in the study. Participation in the study was voluntary. The patient's anonymity and confidentiality were guaranteed. Results: The study focused on a 28-year-old housewife. This was her third pregnancy and second delivery, with a history of stillbirth. No medical or surgical history was found. The patient was referred for an obstetrical ultrasound to evaluate the prognosis of delivery. The examination revealed a 34-week-old intrauterine male fetus with a large cleft lip and palate with umbilical cord interposition in the cleft, which was confirmed after birth. Conclusion: Ultrasound is the method of choice for prenatal screening of cleft lip and palate.