Clinical Research
Prenatal diagnosis of Pierre Robin sequence by ultrasound
Guan Yong, Li Shengli, Chen Congying, Yao Yuan, Luo Caiqun
Published 2020-09-25
Cite as Chin J Ultrasonogr, 2020, 29(9): 790-793. DOI: 10.3760/cma.j.cn131148-20200421-00323
Abstract
ObjectiveTo explore the characteristics and diagnostic methods of Pierre Robin sequence in prenatal ultrasonography.
MethodsThe ultrasonographic features and pregnancy outcome were analyzed in 12 cases of fetuses with Pierre Robin sequence who were diagnosed by ultrasound prenatally in Shenzhen Maternity & Child Healthcare Hospital from 2017 January to 2020 January, and chromosome examination results were collected.
ResultsPrenatal ultrasonographic features of 12 cases of Pierre Robin sequence were characterized by micrognathia, incomplete cleft palate and tongue posture, among which 4 cases were isolated Pierre Robin sequence, 8 cases were combined with associated malformations, and 1 case of isolated Pierre Robin sequence was misdiagnosed.
ConclusionsFetus with Pierre Robin sequence has characteristic features in prenatal ultrasound, the facial median sagittal plane and oblique coronal plane of palate through oral cleft are contributive to its diagnosis.
Key words:
Ultrasonography, prenatal; Pierre Robin sequence; Micrognathia; Cleft palate
Contributor Information
Guan Yong
Department of Ultrasound, Shenzhen Maternity &
Child Healthcare Hospital Affiliated to Southern Medical University, Shenzhen 518028, China
Li Shengli
Department of Ultrasound, Shenzhen Maternity &
Child Healthcare Hospital Affiliated to Southern Medical University, Shenzhen 518028, China
Chen Congying
Department of Ultrasound, Shenzhen Maternity &
Child Healthcare Hospital Affiliated to Southern Medical University, Shenzhen 518028, China
Yao Yuan
Department of Ultrasound, Shenzhen Maternity &
Child Healthcare Hospital Affiliated to Southern Medical University, Shenzhen 518028, China
Luo Caiqun
Department of Ultrasound, Shenzhen Maternity &
Child Healthcare Hospital Affiliated to Southern Medical University, Shenzhen 518028, China