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2017-08-25 05:54:13
My friend having a cleft lip problem.he is suffring that problem by birth.my question is cleft lip problem is a genetical problem or not. Please clarify my dought.
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Clefts are formed as defect during pregnancy and reasons widely range from genetics to some local or habitual factors of mother. Visit an orthodontist for much clarification.

Answered2017-09-11 12:31:32

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It is from multiple genes snd also other factors. So not necessary child should get it. But if it is part of a syndrome it may pass on. There are genetic tests available which may reveal if child may have cleft. Mostly revealed in prenatal scans

Answered2017-08-25 12:50:42

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It is genetic. But it is not correct that cleft patients will have children with cleft lip

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