Demographics and Clinical Profile of Orofacial Cleft in International Islamic University Malaysia from 2009 until 2018

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.