Case series on Pierre Robin Syndrome
Journal Title: The Indian Journal of Maternal-Fetal and Neonatal Medicine - Year 2018, Vol 5, Issue 2
Abstract
Background: Pierre Robin syndrome (PRS) is characterised by micrognathia (undersized jaw), glossoptosis (retracted tongue), and airway obstruction. Neonates with a complete type of cleft palate, frequently present with feeding problems and aspiration is a common compliction. Presented here are two cases with Pierre Robin Syndrome. Case summary: First case is a 3 month male with feeding difficulty and aspiration pneumonia had receding chin and cleft palate on examination. He was feed by nasogastric tube initially and later a obturator was fitted. Second case is a 6 month female with bronchpneumonia and had a high arched, U shaped cleft palate and a large tongue. Conclusion: Early diagnosis for proper feeding and growth of children with Pierre Robin Syndrome is important to prevent complications like failure to thrive and repeated aspiration pneumonia.
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Prajakta Ghatage
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- DOI 10.21088/ijmfnm.2347.999X.5218.13
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