Goldenhar-Gorlin's syndrome: A case report

J. Sharma, S. Pippal, S. Raghuvanshi, Arora Shitij

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Abstract

Goldenhar syndrome, a term synonymously used with "oculo - auriculo-vertebral"[1] spectrum is a rare disorder that is apparent at birth. Described as early as 1950's it was initially comprised of malformation of ears and ocular abnormalities, it was only in 1963 that vertebral abnormalities were included as signs of this syndrome. This work reports a case 12 year old male who presented in department of GMC with dysmorphic ears and on evaluation was found to have the classical signs of this syndrome. This case did not have the classical ocular findings. Also included is the current protocol for treatment of this syndrome.

Original languageEnglish (US)
Pages (from-to)97-101
Number of pages5
JournalIndian Journal of Otolaryngology and Head and Neck Surgery
Volume58
Issue number1
StatePublished - Jan 2006
Externally publishedYes

Keywords

  • Anti convulsants
  • Deformity
  • OAV

ASJC Scopus subject areas

  • Surgery
  • Otorhinolaryngology

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