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Results 1 - 8 of 8 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. Sleep and Down Syndrome (National Down Syndrome Society)  
    National Down Syndrome Society ... Down Syndrome/Related Issues ... Down Syndrome ... Sleep Apnea
    https://ndss.org/resources/sleep-down-syndrome - External Health Links
  4. 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
  5. 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
  6. 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
  7. Ear, Nose, and Throat (ENT) and Down Syndrome (National Down Syndrome Society)  
    National Down Syndrome Society ... Down Syndrome/Related Issues ... Down Syndrome ... Ear, Nose, & Throat (ENT) & Down Syndrome
    https://ndss.org/resources/ear-nose-throat-ent-down-syndrome - External Health Links
  8. Pierre Robin Syndrome (Nemours Foundation)  
    ... nasopharyngoscopy, nasopharyngeal tube, congenital defect, facial defect, micrognathia, glossoptosis, upper airway obstruction, tracheostomy, small tongue, small jaw, ...
    https://kidshealth.org/en/parents/pierre-robin-syndrome.html - External Health Links