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Case Reports
. 2019 Dec 27;11(12):e6475.
doi: 10.7759/cureus.6475.

Pierre Robin Sequence in a Child With Ectopic Kidney, Polysyndactyly, And Short Stature: A Case Report

Anan Abualshamat  1 , Abdulmoein Al-Agha  2
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Pierre Robin Sequence in a Child With Ectopic Kidney, Polysyndactyly, And Short Stature: A Case Report

Anan Abualshamat et al. Cureus. .

Abstract

Pierre Robin sequence (PRS) is a set of congenital abnormalities commonly comprising small jaw (micrognathia), posteriorly placed tongue (glossoptosis), and airway obstruction; however, other abnormalities may also be associated with PRS. Here we report the case of a 5-year-old girl with short stature, polysyndactyly, and an ectopic kidney who presented with PRS features.

Keywords: anomalies; isolated.; micro-retrognathia; pierre robin; sequence; syndrome.

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Figures

Figure 1
Figure 1. Post cleft palate repair
Figure 2
Figure 2. Post reconstruction of the right thumb due to congenital polysyndactyly
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Figure 3. Post bilateral mandibular reconstruction and tongue tie
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Figure 4. Post bilateral mandibular reconstruction and tongue tie
Figure 5
Figure 5. Growth chart showing 92 cm height and 12.20 kg weight, both below the third percentile for the patient’s age and sex, and one-year follow up after growth hormone therapy with height of 104 cm
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