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Pierre Robin sequence includes all of the following EXCEPT:

  1. Micrognathia
  2. Glossoptosis
  3. Cleft palate
  4. Microglossia
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Correct answer: D. Microglossia

  • A. Micrognathia (small lower jaw) is a defining feature.
  • B. Glossoptosis (downward/backward tongue displacement) is a defining feature.
  • C. Cleft palate (often U-shaped) is part of the sequence.
  • D. Correct. Microglossia is NOT a feature; the tongue is normal/relatively large for the small jaw (relative macroglossia/glossoptosis).

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