A 3D ultrasound of a 9-week fetus revealed incomplete fusion of the nasomedial or intermaxillary process. This child will be born with:
A) cleft lip.
B) nasal passage atresia.
C) esophageal atresia.
D) lack of dentition.

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Incomplete fusion of the nasomedial or intermaxillary process leads to cleft lip, which is a congenital facial anomaly where there is a separation or gap in the upper lip. Nasal passage atresia (B) refers to a blockage or narrowing of the nasal passages and is not related to incomplete fusion of the nasomedial or intermaxillary process. Esophageal atresia (C) is a congenital anomaly where the esophagus does not develop properly, leading to feeding difficulties. Lack of dentition (D) refers to the absence of teeth and is not related to incomplete fusion of the nasomedial or intermaxillary process.

A 3D Ultrasound of a 9-Week Fetus Revealed Incomplete Fusion