Absence of the epiglottis in an infant with pierre robin sequence

Guven, Damla; Senses, Dursun; Subasi, BUĞRA; Yaman, Hüseyin

doi:10.1016/j.pedex.2010.05.008

Absence of the epiglottis in an infant with pierre robin sequence

Guven D. G., Senses D. A., Subasi B., Yaman H.

International Journal of Pediatric Otorhinolaryngology Extra, cilt.6, sa.3, ss.137-139, 2011 (ESCI, Scopus)

Yayın Türü: Makale / Tam Makale
Cilt numarası: 6 Sayı: 3
Basım Tarihi: 2011
Doi Numarası: 10.1016/j.pedex.2010.05.008
Dergi Adı: International Journal of Pediatric Otorhinolaryngology Extra
Derginin Tarandığı İndeksler: Emerging Sources Citation Index (ESCI), Scopus, EMBASE
Sayfa Sayıları: ss.137-139
Kütahya Sağlık Bilimleri Üniversitesi Adresli: Hayır

Özet

Epiglottis anomaly associated with Pierre Robin sequence (PRS) is a rare occurrence. Most infants with PRS have presented life-threatening symptoms of respiratory distress and severe feeding problems that usually end with death. To the knowledge of the authors, this is the first reported case of epiglottis agenesis associated with PRS. The clinician must be aware of this unusual presentation in a PRS, and the presented case reveals the challenges in the treatment of the respiratory and feeding problems. This case is discussed with a review of the literature. © 2010 Elsevier Ireland Ltd. All rights reserved.