Open AccessNonsyndromic congenital lip pits: A rare entity
Author(s) -
Vela D Desai,
Swati Phore,
Sunilkumar Mothikhane Vardhamanaiha
Publication year - 2015
Publication title -
archives of medicine and health sciences
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
eISSN - 2321-6085
pISSN - 2321-4848
DOI - 10.4103/2321-4848.171923
Subject(s) - medicine , upper lip , lower lip , commissure , orthodontics , pediatrics , dentistry , dermatology , anatomy , surgery
Lip pits are rare congenital anomalies that are recorded on the upper lip, lower lip or the oral commissures. Recognition of this entity is important because of their association with other multiple anomalies. Proper evaluation and treatment of these associated abnormalities and genetic counseling is of utmost importance. Herewith, a rare case of isolated congenital lower lip pits is reported with a brief review of the literature