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Results 1 - 5 of 5 for Glossoptosis
  1. Isolated Pierre Robin sequence 
    ... tongue that is placed further back than normal (glossoptosis), and blockage (obstruction) of the airways. Most people ... can block the airways. In addition, micrognathia and glossoptosis affect formation of the palate during development before ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/.../condition/isolated-pierre-robin-sequence - Genetics
  2. SOX9 gene 
    ... tongue that is placed further back than normal (glossoptosis), which can block the airways. Most affected individuals ... tongue and formation of the palate, leading to glossoptosis and, often, cleft palate. More About This Health ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/genetics/gene/sox9 - Genetics
  3. Stickler syndrome 
    ... tongue that is placed further back than normal (glossoptosis), and a small lower jaw (micrognathia). This combination ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/genetics/condition/stickler-syndrome - Genetics
  4. Spondyloepiphyseal dysplasia congenita 
    ... tongue that is placed further back than normal (glossoptosis), and a small lower jaw (micrognathia). Severe nearsightedness ( ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/.../spondyloepiphyseal-dysplasia-congenita - Genetics
  5. Campomelic dysplasia 
    ... tongue that is placed further back than normal (glossoptosis), and a small lower jaw (micrognathia). People with ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/genetics/condition/campomelic-dysplasia - Genetics