What is Cleft Palate?

Cleft palate is an opening in the roof of the baby's mouth (palate). Abnormal development occurs during pregnancy, leaving an opening (cleft) in the palate and possibly extending into the nasal cavity. A cleft can form on one side or both sides of the palate.

Who has Cleft Palate at PatientsLikeMe?

<20 20-29 30-39 40-49 50-59 60-69 70+
Current Age
Distribution of females vs. males
Gender
80% Females
20% Males
Age at first symptom
Age at first symptom # of patients Proportion
0-19 yrs 2
20-29 yrs 0
30-39 yrs 0
40-49 yrs 0
50-59 yrs 0
60-69 yrs 0
70+ yrs 0
Diagnosis status
Diagnosis status # of patients Proportion
Diagnosed 2

These charts show data from Cleft Palate patients who have completed their condition history