Cleft lip palate pituitary deficiency
Overview
A very rare disorder characterized by a cleft lip and palate as well as deficient pituitary gland activity which affects hormone levels. The clefts and the pituitary abnormality are considered to be midline defects.
Symptoms
* Cleft lip * Cleft palate * Fatigue * Weakness * Cold sensitivity * Poor appetite * Poor growth * Dry skin * Hypoglycemia * Low thyroid level * Low pituitary hormone level * Constipation
Causes
* Congenital rubella infection * Femoral hypoplasia * Pierre Robin syndrome * Short rib polydactyly syndrome * Filippi syndrome * Michel's syndrome * Muscle weakness * Malaise * Listlessness * Tiredness * Sleepiness
Diagnosis
These home medical tests may be relevant to Cleft lip palate pituitary deficiency: * Thyroid: Home Testing: o Home Thyroid Function Tests o Home TSH Tests o Home Adrenal Function Tests * Cold & Flu: Home Testing: o Home Fever Tests o Home Ear Infection Tests o Home Flu Tests