What Are The Symptoms Of Kallmann Syndrome?

Cleft Palate Or Lip

Some individuals with Kallmann syndrome may have a cleft palate or lip at birth, though this sign does not occur in all cases. A cleft lip is characterized by an opening in the upper lip; this opening could simply be a small slit in the upper lip itself, or it may be a larger opening that extends into the nose. The opening associated with a cleft lip can occur on one or both sides of the lip. Rarely, it could also occur in the center of the lip. Patients with a cleft lip might have a cleft palate too. A cleft palate involves an opening in the roof of the mouth (the palate).

Children with a cleft lip or a cleft palate could experience difficulties with speech, breathing, and feeding, and they might develop ear infections or other hearing issues. Surgery can be performed to correct a cleft lip or palate, and most doctors recommend for it to be completed within the first twelve to eighteen months of a child's life. Some patients may need additional surgery as they grow.