Pierre Robin syndrome: a case report

Richa Gupta; Meena Patel; Naresh Bajaj

doi:10.18203/2320-6012.ijrms20151207

Authors

Richa Gupta Department of ENT, S.S. Medical College and associated Hospital, Rewa, M.P.
Meena Patel Department of Paediatrics, S.S. Medical College and associated Hospital, Rewa, M.P.
Naresh Bajaj Department of Paediatrics, S.S. Medical College and associated Hospital, Rewa, M.P.

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.18203/2320-6012.ijrms20151207

Keywords:

Cleft palate, Micrognathia, Glossoptosis, Pierre Robin syndrome

Abstract

Pierre Robin syndrome is characterized by micrognathia, glossoptosis and palatal malformation. We report a case of a 6 day neonate who presented with complaints of feeding and respiratory difficulty and was later diagnosed as case of Pierre Robin syndrome.

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