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    How is Pierre Robin sequence diagnosed?

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    Pierre Robin Australia is a community health promotion charity which exists to provide Information, Support and Education to sufferers, families and carers of children diagnosed … View Profile

    Pierre Robin Sequence can only be formally diagnosed following the birth of a child.  A diagnosis is made by your doctor or specialist, following a physical and visual examination of your baby.  The diagnosis will be made if the triad of indicators are observed being: 

    1. a small or underdeveloped lower jaw (“micrognathia” pronounced micro-nath-ea)
    2. a cleft palate and
    3. upper respiratory breathing obstruction.
     The existence of all three abnormalities together determines the diagnosis of Pierre Robin Sequence.

    In some cases, the small lower jaw can be diagnosed as early as 12-14 weeks in utero, however a definative diagnosis can not be provided until after birth. In most cases however there is no indication of the condition during pregnancy.  

    For more information, please visit www.pierrerobin.org.au

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