A rare case of co-existing Treacher-Collins and Down syndrome. (December 2016)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Thoukididou, Sarah; Ubayasiri, Kishan; Ramsay, Margaret; Wake, Suzanne; Davies, Patrick; Daniel, Mat
• Is Part Of: International journal of pediatric otorhinolaryngology. Volume 14(2016)
• Page Start: 9
• Page End: 11
• Publication Date: 2016-12
• Subjects: Down syndrome -- Treacher-Collins syndrome -- Neonatal airway; Pediatric otolaryngology -- Periodicals; Oto-rhino-laryngologie pédiatrique -- Périodiques; 618.9209751
• DOI: 10.1016/j.pedex.2016.09.002
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 1871-4048

Abstract

Abstract: Both Treacher-Collins (TCS) and Down syndrome cause structural and functional airway abnormalities. We present the case of a neonate with both syndromes who required tracheostomy in the first hour of life due to severe upper airway obstruction. The co-occurrence of both syndromes is rare, and presents unique challenges in securing the airway in the perinatal period.