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Cleft Lip - Cleft Lip and Palate
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Diagnosis & Tests
How is the condition diagnosed?
Cleft lip and palate are visible at birth. They may also be detected during a pregnancy ultrasound, which is a special X-ray used to see the fetus in the mother's womb.