Pierre Robin Syndrome

  • Etiology: Retrognathic mandible which prevents tongue from descending which prevents fusion of palatal shelves
  • Imaging:
    — Micrognathia
    — Glossoptosis
    — Posterior cleft palate
  • DDX:
  • Complications:
  • Treatment:
  • Clinical:

Radiology Cases of Pierre Robin Syndrome

Radiograph of Pierre Robin syndrome
AP + lateral radiographs of the airway shows a micronathia and posterior displacement of the tongue.
3D CT of Pierre Robin syndrome
3D CT without contrast of the face shows micrognathia.