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🔗 CustomizeMedical Overview of Commissural Facial Cleft
Sources citedA rare lateral facial cleft characterized by a temporo-zygomatic defect, usually with absence of the zygomatic arch and deformities of the mandibular ramus, condyle, and coronoid process. Associated soft tissue abnormalities include malformations of the ear and hypoplasia or absence of the temporal muscle. Preauricular hair may be absent or divided into two portions. Facial manifestations include macrostomia (with extension of the cleft to the corner of the mouth) and pre-auricular tags. Incomplete clefts may be found in the molar region and between the maxillary tuberosity and pterygoid process.
Classification & codes: GARD 0016975 · Orphanet ORPHA:141276 · OMIM 613545 · ICD-10 Q18.4
Sources: GARD (NIH/NCATS), Orphanet · last reviewed 2026. Educational only — not medical advice.
News & Updates
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3 open trials match this profile
Locations in NC, FL and GA.
Commissural Facial Cleft Family Conference
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Care & management overview — Commissural Facial Cleft
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Commissural Facial Cleft News & Developments
The latest Commissural Facial Cleft research, news and registered trials — live from public sources. Each link opens the source directly; nothing here is auto-summarized or invented.
Recruiting trials
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Treatment & Daily Living
Medical care plus the everyday therapies and supports relevant to Commissural Facial Cleft. Treatment is individualized — ask your specialist about the medications, procedures and therapies. Browse medications →
Media Center
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Audience Guides
Plain-language guidance for the people around someone with Commissural Facial Cleft — how to understand it and talk about it. AI-generated for communication, not medical advice; always confirm specifics with a clinician.
Companies Developing Treatments
Biopharma companies with registered trials for Commissural Facial Cleft — from ClinicalTrials.gov. Informational, not an endorsement, and not every program is in trials.
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Mental Health Toolkit
Sources citedCoping strategies, how to find a a specialist therapist, and mental-health resources built for the ups and downs of living with Commissural Facial Cleft — for patients and caregivers alike.
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Community & Support Groups
For people living with Commissural Facial Cleft. Peer support, not medical advice; no PHI.
For caregivers and family navigating Commissural Facial Cleft.
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Certified Centers of Excellence
CFF networkCare centers and specialists for Commissural Facial Cleft, from Tomeko’s verified provider directory (CMS NPPES).
Representative CFF centers — the official CFF directory has the complete, current list.
Nonprofits & Foundations
Grants & Financial Help
Representative programs — illustrative only. Eligibility and availability vary; not a guarantee of assistance.
Patient & Family Guides
Sources citedAn annual snapshot of Commissural Facial Cleft research, treatment access and outcomes, written in plain language for patients and families.
Practical starting points and things to plan for in the first year after diagnosis.
Step-by-step guidance, what to expect, and a sample daily routine.
Disclosure, accommodations, insurance transitions and workplace planning for teens and young adults with Commissural Facial Cleft.
Sources: GARD (NIH/NCATS), Orphanet · last reviewed 2026. Educational only — not medical advice.