Which of the following conditions is consistent with micrognathia, glossoptosis, and cleft palate in a newborn?

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Micrognathia often accompanies other developmental anomalies seen in congenital syndromes such as Pierre Robin sequence and Treacher Collins syndrome. Pierre Robin is the most common of these associations and includes the constellation of micrognathia, glossoptosis (or posterior displacement of the tongue), and cleft palate. In a series of 25 full-term neonates with isolated Pierre Robin sequence, over 95% were found to have obstructive apnea.

Which of the Following Conditions Is Consistent with Micrognathia, Glossoptosis