FP1268 : Goldenhar syndrome- A review of literature

Dr.ASHOK KUMAR MEENA, M11365

Case report

ABSTRACT

Goldenhar syndrome is a hereditary condition,characterized by preauricular appendages,high arched palate, epidermoids. It not only involves the facial structures, but also involve includes renal, genitourinary, cardiac, and skeletal anomalies. The aetiology of the syndrome is not fully understood . The incidence varies from 1 in 3,500 to 1 in 5,600 live births. Males are more commonly affected by the syndrome than females. It can be unilateral or bilateral, but involvement of the right ear is more common. The diagnosis should be based on the clinical, radiological findings and systemic involvement and confirmed by at least patient have microtia and preauricular, or auricular abnormalities.