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Pierre Robin Syndrome


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1 Dept of Child Health Nursing, Smt. Radhikabai Meghe Memorial College of Nursing, Sawangi (M), Wardha, Maharashtra.., India
     

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Background: Pierre Robin sequence is a set of abnormalities affecting the head and face, consisting of a small lower jaw (micrognathia), a tongue that is placed further back than normal (glossoptosis), and blockage (obstruction) of the airways. Most people with Pierre Robin sequence are also born with an opening in the roof of the mouth (a cleft palate).

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Pierre Robin Sequence, Abnormalities, Micrognathia, Glossoptosis, Obstruction, Airways.
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Darshana Kumari
Dept of Child Health Nursing, Smt. Radhikabai Meghe Memorial College of Nursing, Sawangi (M), Wardha, Maharashtra.., India

Abstract


Background: Pierre Robin sequence is a set of abnormalities affecting the head and face, consisting of a small lower jaw (micrognathia), a tongue that is placed further back than normal (glossoptosis), and blockage (obstruction) of the airways. Most people with Pierre Robin sequence are also born with an opening in the roof of the mouth (a cleft palate).

Keywords


Pierre Robin Sequence, Abnormalities, Micrognathia, Glossoptosis, Obstruction, Airways.

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