Syngnathia and obstructive apnea in a case of popliteal pterygium syndrome

Jennifer E. Posey, Vedanta Dariya, Joseph L. Edmonds, Edward I. Lee, Frank J. Probst, Muralidhar H. Premkumar

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Abstract

We describe an infant with popliteal pterygia, syngnathia, cleft lip and palate, and retrognathia diagnosed with popliteal pterygium syndrome (PPS). The neonatal course was complicated by severe obstructive apnea necessitating tracheostomy.

Conclusion: This report illustrates the potential for airway compromise in PPS patients and the need for thorough neonatal airway assessment.

Original languageEnglish (US)
Pages (from-to)1741-1744
Number of pages4
JournalEuropean Journal of Pediatrics
Volume173
Issue number12
DOIs
StatePublished - Nov 27 2014

Keywords

  • Cleft palate
  • Intraoral adhesions
  • Lip fistula

ASJC Scopus subject areas

  • Pediatrics, Perinatology, and Child Health

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