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Pierre-Robin syndrome: a case report

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We report a case of a fetus diagnosed with micro-retrognathism at routine ultrasound examination in the 22nd week of gestation. The diagnosis of Pierre-Robin syndrome was made postnatally. The possible differential diagnoses and the main complications of retrognathism are reviewed.

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  1. Department of Obstetrics and Prenatal Medicine, University Clinic of Obstetrics and Gynecology, University Hospital Lübeck, Ratzeburger Allee 160, Lübeck, 23538, Germany

    Andreea Chiriac, Anja Dawson, Martin Krapp & Roland Axt-Fliedner

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Chiriac, A., Dawson, A., Krapp, M. et al. Pierre-Robin syndrome: a case report. Arch Gynecol Obstet 277, 95–98 (2008). https://doi.org/10.1007/s00404-007-0405-6

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