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Unilateral or bilateral congenital fissure on the upper lip, usually lateral to the midline.

The defect may extend to the nostrils and may involve the alveolar process.

Caused by a defect in the fusion of the maxillary and nasal processes; may be accompanied by a cleft palate. A cleft palate is a congenital unilateral or bilateral cleft in the palate.