There is considerable overlap between the autosomal dominant and recessive forms of Robinow syndrome. The recessive Robinow syndrome tends to be more severe as can be seen in the table below (modified from Robinow8)
| Autosomal recessive | Autosomal dominant |
|---|---|
| Shorter stature −2 SD or less | Height short or normal |
| Very marked shortening of arms | Slight shortening of arms |
| Radial head dislocation | No radial head dislocation |
| Tented upper lip | Normal upper lip |
| 10% mortality | No excess mortality |