Objective: To present our experience treating 42 patients with Goldenhar syndrome.
Method: A descriptive, observational, retrospective study was carried out using the medical and photographic record of all patients diagnosed with Goldenhar syndrome treated by the craniofacial surgery unit of the plastic and reconstructive surgery department of the Dr. Manuel Gea González hospital between 2010 and 2018.
Results: A total of 42 patients were obtained,54% male of which all underwent at least one procedure. The majority of patients were of the first decade of age (57%). Surgical procedures could be divided mainly into 14 auricular (20%), 17 mandibular (24%), 2 Lefort (4%), 10 volume (14%), 9 macrostoma (13%) and 16 other (21%). A total of 71 procedures were performed.
Conclusion: Goldenhar syndrome is a rare entity that affects various structures, which is why an early diagnosis and multidisciplinary management headed by a team of plastic surgeons is necessary.
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Childs Nerv Syst
December 2024
NJ Craniofacial Center, Morristown, NJ, 07960, USA.
Background: Goldenhar syndrome is a clinically heterogeneous disorder defined by a rare combination of congenital anomalies-an eye abnormality, in addition to two of the following three: ear anomalies, mandibular malformations, and vertebral defects. Notably, children with Goldenhar syndrome present with a high incidence of cervical spine malformations.
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University of Minnesota, Minneapolis, Minnesota, USA.
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Internal Medicine, Dr. Kiran C. Patel College of Osteopathic Medicine, Nova Southeastern University, Fort Lauderdale, USA.
Goldenhar syndrome, also known as oculo-auriculo-vertebral dysplasia or hemifacial microsomia, is a rare congenital anomaly involving the first and second branchial arches. In this case report, we present a distinctive instance of a 43-year-old male with Goldenhar syndrome who presented with nausea and recurrent bilious vomiting. Initial diagnostic imaging raised concerns about pancreatitis, leading to a comprehensive evaluation that revealed gallstone pancreatitis as the cause of his symptoms.
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Department of Oral Pathology, Wroclaw Medical University, Poland.
Symmetry is present in various aspects of everyday life. A symmetrical face is considered attractive, whereas a lack of facial symmetry is regarded as a source of functional and aesthetic problems. Most of the people exhibit slight asymmetries, but some of them reveal severe asymmetries.
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Cornea, Cataract & Refractive Surgery Services, Dr Rajendra Prasad Centre for Ophthalmic Sciences, All India Institute of Medical Sciences, New Delhi, India.
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