Pierre Robin sequence
Disease Information
In-Depth
What causes Pierre Robin sequence?
No one knows, though it may be part of many genetic syndromes. No known food, medication, or activity during pregnancy can cause Pierre Robin sequence.
How common is Pierre Robin sequence?
It's very rare. Most cases of Pierre Robin sequence are sporadic, meaning they occur once in a family, with a low chance of it occurring in another pregnancy.
What symptoms might my child have?
In addition to the physical characteristics common to the condition, your child may have the following problems:
- breathing problems
- feeding problems in infancy
- ear infections
- hearing loss
