Pierre Robin syndrome
Alternative names:
Pierre Robin's sequence
Symptoms:
- very small jaw with marked receding chin
- tongue appears large (is actually normal size but big relative to jaw) and is placed unusually far back in the oropharynx
- high arched palate
- cleft palate
- choking on tongue
- natal teeth
Signs and tests:
Physical examination is usually sufficient for your health care provider to diagnose this condition.
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