This PedsCases Note provides a one-page infographic on Pierre Robin sequence. It was created by Mohamed Hamour (Medical Student, University of Alberta) with the help of Dr. Curtis Budden (Assistant Professor, University of Alberta).

Click on the image below for the full-screen PDF handout.

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References

1. Gangopadhyay, N., Mendonca, D. A., & Woo, A. S. (2012). Pierre robin sequence. Seminars in plastic surgery, 26(2), 76–82. https://doi.org/10.1055/s-0032-1320065

2. Haas, J., Yuen, K., Farrokhyar, F., Aminnejad, M., Williams, C., & Choi, M. (2024). Non-operative interventions for Pierre-Robin sequence: A systematic review and meta-analysis. Journal of Cranio-Maxillofacial Surgery. Advance online publication. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jcms.2024.08.008

3. National Library of Medicine. Isolated Pierre Robin Sequence [Internet]. Bethesda (MD): MedlinePlus Genetics; [cited 2026 May 31]. Available from: https://medlineplus.gov/genetics/condition/isolated-pierre-robin-sequence/

4. Baxter D, Shanks AL. Pierre Robin Syndrome. [Updated 2023 Aug 7]. In: StatPearls [Internet]. Treasure Island (FL): StatPearls Publishing; 2025 Jan-. Available from: https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/books/NBK562213/

5. Children’s Hospital Colorado. Robin sequence [Internet]. Aurora (CO): Children’s Hospoital Colorado; [cited 2026 May 31]. Available from: https://www.childrenscolorado.org/conditions-and-advice/conditions-and-s...

There are no conflicts of interest to disclose by the authors.