Full 2L QBank
Surgery General d66d3144

Which of the following shows lowest frequency of cleft lip and palate?

A
Negroes
B
Afghanese
C
American Indian
D
Indian
High-Yield Explanation
The incidence of cleft lip and palate is 1:600 live births and of isolated cleft palate is 1:1000 live births. The incidence increases  in  Oriental  groups  (1:500)  and  decreases  in  the black  population  (1:2000).  The  highest  incidence  reported for cleft lip and palate occurs in the Indian tribes of Montana, USA (1:276). Although cleft lip and palate is an extremely diverse and variable  congenital  abnormality,  several  distinct  subgroups exist, namely cleft lip with/without cleft palate (CL/P), cleft palate (CP) alone and submucous cleft palate (SMCP). The typical distribution of cleft types is: Cleft lip alone: 15%; Cleft lip and palate: 45%; Isolated cleft palate: 40%. Cleft lip/palate predominates in males, whereas cleft palate alone appears to be more common in females. In unilateral cleft lip the deformity affects the left side in 60% of cases. Key Concept: The incidence increases  in  Oriental  groups  (1:500)  and  decreases  in  the black  population (1:2000). The  highest  incidence  reported for cleft lip and palate occurs in the Indian tribes of Montana, USA (1:276). Reference: Bailey & Love’s short practice of surgery , 27th  ed page no 688

Related Surgery MCQs

Practice 2,00,000+ NEET PG Questions Free

Timed mock tests, mistake queue analytics, audio lectures & zero attempt limits on i❤️Exams.

Start Free Mock Test Now