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Robin sequence; Pierre Robin complex; Pierre Robin anomaly
Pierre Robin syndrome is a condition present at birth, in which the infant has a smaller-than-normal lower jaw, a tongue that falls back in the throat, and difficulty breathing.
The exact causes of Pierre Robin syndrome are unknown. It may be part of many genetic syndromes.
The lower jaw develops slowly before birth, but speeds up during the first year of life.
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