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  • Title: Congenital Midline Upper Lip Sinuses: 3 Rare Cases.
    Author: Kün-Darbois JD, Chatellier A, Paré A, Caillot A, Ambroise B, Bénateau H, Veyssière A.
    Journal: Cleft Palate Craniofac J; 2018 Feb; 55(2):292-295. PubMed ID: 29351043.
    Abstract:
    Congenital sinuses of the upper lip are rare congenital malformations. There have been only 40 cases described in the literature. We report 3 cases of congenital midline upper lip sinus in Caucasian children. Two of those lesions were associated with other anomalies (complete cleft palate and hemifacial macrosomia or submucous cleft palate with bifid uvula). The pathophysiology remains unexplained yet. Congenital upper lip sinuses can be considered as possible microforms of cleft-lips. Associated anomalies are frequent and must be sought. The treatment is a full excision of the sinus tract and of the skin around the punctum in order to avoid risks of recurrence.
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