Cleft lip

ICD-10 Code Q36

Cleft lip

Definition

A congenital abnormality consisting of one or more clefts (splits) in the upper lip, which may be accompanied by a cleft palate; it is the result of the failure of the embryonic parts of the lip to fuse.

Also known as cheiloschisis, cleft lip, cleft lip (disease), cleft lip, unilateral, complete, labium leporinum — per MONDO

Also identified as

Affected Organs

Organ Involvement Source
Craniocervical region Disease Has Associated Anatomic Site NCIT · CC BY 4.0
Craniocervical region Disease Has Primary Anatomic Site NCIT · CC BY 4.0
Lip Disease Has Associated Anatomic Site NCIT · CC BY 4.0
Lip Disease Has Primary Anatomic Site NCIT · CC BY 4.0