Robin sequence
Alternative names
Pierre Robin syndrome
Definition
Pierre Robin syndrome (also called Pierre Robin complex or sequence) is a condition present at birth that is characterized by a very small lower jaw (micrognathia). The tongue tends to fall back and downward (glossoptosis) and there is cleft soft palate.
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Last revised: December 8, 2012
by Brenda A. Kuper, M.D.
by Brenda A. Kuper, M.D.
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