Prenatal Identification of Pierre Robin Sequence: A Review of the Literature and Look towards the Future

Matthew G. Kaufman; Christopher I. Cassady; Charles H. Hyman; Wesley Lee; Mehernoor F. Watcha; Helena K. Hippard; Olutoyin A. Olutoye; David Y. Khechoyan; Laura A. Monson; Edward P. Buchanan

doi:10.1159/000380948

Prenatal Identification of Pierre Robin Sequence: A Review of the Literature and Look towards the Future

Matthew G. Kaufman, Christopher I. Cassady, Charles H. Hyman, Wesley Lee, Mehernoor F. Watcha, Helena K. Hippard, Olutoyin A. Olutoye, David Y. Khechoyan, Laura A. Monson, Edward P. Buchanan

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Abstract

Fetal ultrasonography is an important tool used to prenatally diagnose many craniofacial conditions. Pierre Robin sequence (PRS) is a rare congenital deformation characterized by micrognathia, glossoptosis, and airway obstruction. PRS can present as a perinatal emergency when the retropositioned tongue obstructs the airway leading to respiratory compromise. More predictable and reliable diagnostic studies could help the treating medical team as well as families prepare for these early airway emergencies. The medical literature was reviewed for different techniques used to prenatally diagnose PRS radiologically. We have reviewed these techniques and suggested a possible diagnostic pathway to consistently identify patients with PRS prenatally.

Original language	English (US)
Pages (from-to)	81-89
Number of pages	9
Journal	Fetal Diagnosis and Therapy
Volume	39
Issue number	2
DOIs	https://doi.org/10.1159/000380948
State	Published - Mar 1 2016

Keywords

Pierre Robin sequence
Prenatal identification

ASJC Scopus subject areas

Pediatrics, Perinatology, and Child Health
Embryology
Radiology Nuclear Medicine and imaging
Obstetrics and Gynecology

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