# The Co-occurrence of Cleft and Clubfoot: A Case Report on a Rare Medical Condition

## TL;DR

This case report describes a rare instance of a one-month-old infant with both cleft lip/palate and clubfoot, highlighting the need for multidisciplinary care.

## Contribution

The novelty lies in presenting a rare co-occurrence of syndromic cleft lip/palate and clubfoot in a single patient.

## Key findings

- A one-month-old female patient presented with complete unilateral cleft lip/palate and clubfoot.
- Multidisciplinary therapy is essential for managing complex congenital conditions like syndromic CLP.
- Presurgical nasoalveolar molding was used to align cartilage and bone before treatment.

## Abstract

Cleft lip and palate (CLP) are complex deformities in craniofacial development that can range from isolated to syndromic presentations. This case presentation emphasizes the identification and early management of syndromic associations in patients with CLP. The report presents a unique case of a one-month-old female patient with complete unilateral CLP and clubfoot. The patient was comprehensively assessed, and a treatment plan was formulated. Presurgical nasoalveolar molding was done for the initial alignment of cartilages and alveolar bone. The treatment modalities for clubfoot are presented in the discussion. The following presentation emphasizes the characteristics of syndromic CLP and the importance of multidisciplinary therapy toward optimum patient care. This report underlines the role of coordinated efforts in managing the multifaceted needs of patients with complex congenital conditions to improve their overall well-being and quality of life.