What is the meaning of Glossoptosis?

Glossoptosis is defined as posterior motion of the tongue during sleep.

What do people with Stickler syndrome look like?

Children who have Stickler syndrome often have distinctive facial features — prominent eyes, a small nose with a scooped-out facial appearance and a receding chin. They are often born with an opening in the roof of the mouth (cleft palate).

Do you grow out of Pierre Robin syndrome?

Most children with Pierre Robin Sequence grow up normally, even if they start their lives with quite severe problems. All babies with Pierre Robin Sequence will have some difficulties, but these will vary from child to child. Some have no problems with breathing and only minor feeding difficulties.

Is Pierre Robin sequence rare?

Pierre Robin syndrome is rare, occurring in approximately 1 out of every 8,500 to 14,000 people. The condition affects people of all genders equally.

What is Pierre Robin Syndrome?

Pierre Robin sequence is also known as Pierre Robin syndrome or Pierre Robin malformation. It is a rare congenital birth defect characterized by an underdeveloped jaw, backward displacement of the tongue and upper airway obstruction. Cleft palate is also commonly present in children with Pierre Robin sequence.

What causes lip pits?

Genetic defect of lip pit was found to be due to micro deletion on chromosome bands Iq32-q4 (5,6). More recently a mutation in the IRF6gene was identified (7). The main clinical manifestations are pits and/or sinuses of the lower lip associated with cleft lip and /or palate and occasionally hypodontia (8).

How do you fix Pierre Robin syndrome?

An infant with Pierre Robin sequence usually needs to be bottle fed, with breast milk or formula, using special nipples. The child may need supplemental calories to fuel the extra effort it takes to breathe and swallow. Surgery is necessary to repair the cleft palate.

What does Pierre Robin syndrome look like?

Pierre Robin sequence (PRS) is characterized by a small lower jaw (micrognathia) and displacement of the tongue toward the back of the oral cavity (glossoptosis). Some infants also have an abnormal opening in the roof of the mouth (cleft palate).

How is Pierre Robin syndrome prevented?

Breathing. The first priority will be to keep the upper airway open to allow for proper breathing. Laying your child on his or her stomach can help prevent the tongue from blocking off the airway.