Bifid uvula: The uvula, the little V-shaped fleshy mass hanging from the back of the soft palate, is cleft or split. Cleft uvula is a common minor anomaly occurring in about 1% of whites and 10% of Native Americans. Persons with a cleft uvula should not have their adenoids removed because, without the adenoids, they cannot achieve proper closure between the soft palate and pharynx while speaking and develop hypernasal speech.
I was told I have a bifid uvula. Will it cause any problems?
Bifid uvula: The uvula, the little V-shaped fleshy mass hanging from the back of the soft palate, is cleft or split. Cleft uvula is a common minor anomaly occurring in ...
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When my 2 yr old had her adenoids and 2nd set of tubes done last July it was discovered that she has a bifid uvula consistent with a submucous cleft palate. Her speech ...
photo by Janelle Aby, MD . In this infant, the palate appears to be intact, but the appearance of the uvula raises some suspicion for a submucosal cleft.