Clefts

Cleft Lip Only

Signs and Symptoms
Diagnosis
Treatment

Signs and Symptoms

A cleft lip is noted at birth by the presence of a notch or gap in either one or both sides of the upper lip. If the cleft extends into the gum line, it may still be considered a cleft lip only. However, if a notch or gap in the lip occurs because of injury and is not present at birth, it is not considered a cleft lip.

Reviewed by health care specialists at UCSF Children's Hospital.
Last updated May 8, 2007