Demographics and Clinical Profile of Orofacial Cleft in International Islamic University Malaysia from 2009 until 2018
10.21315/aos2020.15.2.421
- Author:
Noraini Abu Bakar
1
Author Information
1. Department of Orthodontics, Kulliyyah of Dentistry, International Islamic University Malaysia, 25200 Kuantan, Pahang, Malaysia
- Collective Name:Sakinah Azman; Syahirah Syazwani Jaffar; Nor Asilah Harun; Khairani Idah Mokhtar
- Publication Type:Journal Article
- Keywords:
Cleft classification;
cleft multidisciplinary management;
demographics;
orofacial clefts
- From:Archives of Orofacial Sciences
2020;15(2):97-107
- CountryMalaysia
- Language:English
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Abstract:
Orofacial clefts (OFC) are the most common craniofacial anomalies. There is no published data
regarding the demographic of OFC cases seen in International Islamic University Malaysia (IIUM),
since the establishment of the IIUM Multi-Disciplinary Cleft Team (IIUM-MDCT). The present
study aimed to build a database on demographic profile of OFC cases seen in IIUM from 2009 until
2018. Data from all registered OFC cases were obtained from the medical records. Birth prevalence was
tabulated against the population statistics for the period, obtained from the Department of Statistics
Malaysia. A total of 20 cases were seen over the period of nine years. The registry recorded about 60%
of females and 40% of males. Age distribution was 40% below the age of 10 years old, 40% between
11 to 20 years old and 20% of 21 years old and above. As for race, 90% were Malay, 5% were Chinese
and Indian, respectively. Majority of patients (75%) were from Kuantan, 10% from Kemaman and 5%
from Pekan, Kuala Terengganu and Kota Bharu, respectively. The most common OFC was cleft lip and
palate (80%), followed by cleft palate (15%) and facial cleft (5%). The LAHSHAL classification was
recorded with 75% of cases were unilateral, of which 73% affecting the left side. Other health anomalies
were recognised in 45% of cases and 20% of them has family history of cleft. The present study could
provide a baseline information on the status of OFC patients seen by IIUM-MDCT.
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