Tessier 3 Cleft with Clinical Anophthalmia: Two Case Reports and a Review of the Literature

Abstract

Objective:

Tessier 3 cleft with clinical anophthalmia is one of the rarest craniofacial clefts, and hence little has been published about its management and treatment. This article presents two cases of Tessier 3 cleft with clinical anophthalmia. A review of the literature helps to diagnose these complex facial deformities. The treatment and etiopathogenesis are discussed.

Keywords

anophthalmia cleft palate craniofacial cleft Tessier 3 cleft

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