scholarly journals Goldenhar syndrome: a rare entity

2017 ◽  
Vol 4 (5) ◽  
pp. 1897 ◽  
Author(s):  
Tariq Harris ◽  
Mohammed Abdul Bashith ◽  
Manas M. Shanbhag ◽  
Moideen Faheem

Goldenhar syndrome was first described by Maurice Goldenhar in 1952 it involves abnormalities in the first and second branchial arches. This syndrome appears to have varying degree of presentation from mild to severe form. Different pathophysiological mechanisms have been proposed .Oculo auriculo vertebral syndrome which includes reduction in blood flow resulting in focal haemorrhage in the first and second branchial arches. In addition there may be cardiac vertebral and CNS defects. A male baby 30-32 wks, preterm SGA was admitted in NICU for evaluation of Congenital Malformations which includes swelling of the anterior border of both eyes with b/l preauricular ear tags, malformed pinna, high arched palate and micrognatia ophthalmology examination revealed b/l limbal dermoid inferotemporal aspect. ECHO done revealed ASD 4mm.CT scan showed obstructive hydrocephalus. Treatment of the condition varies according to the severity. Ophthalmic treatment aimed first because of amblyogenic risk. Craniofacial surgery in view of severe micrognathia systemic treatment may be related to cardiac, renal and CNS malformations. Goldenhar Syndrome is a rare congenital anomaly, with cosmetic defects whose treatment may pose numerous challenges with multidisciplinary approach for optimal management.

2012 ◽  
Vol 87 (3) ◽  
pp. 495-497
Author(s):  
Luiz Maurício Costa Almeida ◽  
Michelle dos Santos Diniz ◽  
Lorena dos Santos Diniz

Goldenhar syndrome is a sporadic or inherited genetic syndrome characterized by limbal dermoids, preauricular skin tags and mandibular hypoplasia. Vertebral abnormalities may occur. The incidence of this syndrome ranges from 1 in 5,600 to 1 in >20,000 live births. It consists of abnormalities involving the first and second branchial arches. The etiology of the syndrome is heterogeneous. Diagnosis should be based principally on clinical aspects, which should be associated with the patient's systemic conditions and radiologic findings. Treatment depends on the patient's age and systemic manifestations, with a multidisciplinary approach often being required.


2015 ◽  
Vol 2015 ◽  
pp. 1-3 ◽  
Author(s):  
U. D. Shrestha ◽  
S. Adhikari

Craniofacial microsomia (CFM) includes a spectrum of malformations primarily involving structures derived from the first and second branchial arches. Patients with hemifacial microsomia and epibulbar dermoids are said to have Goldenhar syndrome (GHS). Four-month-old boy with whitish pupillary reflex presented with the features of GHS in pediatric ophthalmology clinic. The child had ocular and auricular manifestations. There were no vertebral anomalies, but he had bilateral congenital cataract. The peculiarity of this case is the presence of the bilateral total congenital cataract, in association with CFM. There is absence of epibulbar dermoid or lipodermoid in the eyes, although the child had features of GHS. In addition to it, anesthetic intubation was smooth in this case. Any case diagnosed with CFM and/or GHS needs treatment through multidisciplinary approach, consultation in ophthalmology department is one of them.


2014 ◽  
Vol 1 (2) ◽  
pp. 97
Author(s):  
Prachi Pawar ◽  
Saurabh Shah

Goldenhar Syndrome (known as Oculoauriculovertebral Syndrome (OAVS) or facioauriculovertebral dysplasia) is a rare congenital defect classically involving eye anomalies with or without anomalous development of the ear, nose, lips, soft palate, mandible and vertebra. It is a morphogenetic anomaly associated with the 1st and 2nd branchial arches. We report a case of 9 months old male child presented with ocular abnormalities. On evaluation, he had the classical signs of this syndrome like limbal dermoids, eyelid coloboma, preauricular skin tags and hemi facial microsomia. This patient was first seen in January 2010 and has been followed and treated for the same. The patient underwent a surgery for right eye limbal dermoid at the age of 4 years. The initial presentation with course of the disease and Post-Surgical outcome is described here. The Authors performed dermoid excision with autologous conjunctiva along with limbal stem cells transplantation and achieved a satisfactory surgical outcome.


2002 ◽  
Vol 39 (4) ◽  
pp. 469-473 ◽  
Author(s):  
Jeffrey A. Ascherman ◽  
Sean L. Knowles ◽  
Kenneth C. Troutman

Objective Goltz syndrome is a rare, X-linked dominant, multisystem disorder found almost exclusively in female patients. Although the cutaneous features predominate in most reports, characteristic abnormalities are also frequently present in the musculoskeletal system and facial region. We report a female infant born with a severe form of Goltz syndrome that included an extremely wide facial cleft, an abnormality not previously reported in a patient with this disorder. Her management demonstrates the advantages of a multidisciplinary approach to effectively care for patients with severe craniofacial abnormalities.


Author(s):  
Niranjan N. Chavan ◽  
Shikhanshi . ◽  
Tulika Chouhan ◽  
Shreya Kampoowale

Gestational hydronephrosis (GH) is caused due to dilatation effect of the progesterone as well as physical pressure of the gravid uterus. In pregnancy, its management is challenging as routine radiological investigations and surgical treatments cannot be performed due to the potential harm to the foetus. Women who fail to respond to conservative methods require intervention. Acute hydronephrosis and renal colic are common aetiologies for loin pain, and can lead to severe form of urinary tract infection affecting perinatal outcome. Double J (DJ) stenting during pregnancy is safe, requiring no intra-operative imaging, and inserted under local anaesthesia. It provides good symptom relief, low complication rate, efficient and safe modality for women with refractory symptoms. Multidisciplinary approach to this procedure is advised.


2012 ◽  
Vol 33 (4) ◽  
pp. E4 ◽  
Author(s):  
Matthew A. Amarante ◽  
Jeffrey A. Shrensel ◽  
Krystal L. Tomei ◽  
Peter W. Carmel ◽  
Chirag D. Gandhi

An intact, fully functional spine is the result of a complex sequence of embryological events involving both nervous and musculoskeletal system precursors. Deviations from this highly ordered system can result in congenital abnormalities ranging from clinically insignificant cosmetic changes to CNS malformations that are incompatible with life. Closure of the neural tube, which is believed to be the embryological event gone awry in these cases, is complete by just 28 days' gestation, often before pregnancy is detected. Although progress has been made to help prevent neural tube defects in the children of those attempting to conceive, these congenital deformities unfortunately continue to affect a startling number of infants worldwide each year. Furthermore, the precise mechanisms governing closure of the neural tube and how they might be interrupted remain elusive. What is known is that there are a large number of individuals who must deal with congenital spine dysraphism and the clinical sequelae on a daily basis. Bladder and urinary dysfunction are frequently encountered, and urological care is a critical, often neglected, component in the lifelong multidisciplinary approach to treatment. Although many treatment strategies have been devised, a need remains for evidence-based interventions, analysis of quality of life, and preemptive education of both caregivers and patients as they grow older. Pediatric neurosurgeons in particular have the unique opportunity to address these issues, often in the first few days of life and throughout pre- and postoperative evaluation. With proper management instituted at birth, many patients could potentially delay or avoid the potential urological complications resulting from congenital neurogenic bladder.


2018 ◽  
Vol 52 (4_suppl1) ◽  
pp. 34-39
Author(s):  
Usha Shenoy ◽  
Gauri Vichare ◽  
Deepak Kulkarni ◽  
Himija Karia

2015 ◽  
Vol 2015 ◽  
pp. 1-8 ◽  
Author(s):  
Renee Frances Modica ◽  
L. Daphna Yasova Barbeau ◽  
Jennifer Co-Vu ◽  
Richard D. Beegle ◽  
Charles A. Williams

Goldenhar Syndrome is characterized by craniofacial, ocular and vertebral defects secondary to abnormal development of the 1st and 2nd branchial arches and vertebrae. Other findings include cardiac and vascular abnormalities. Though these associations are known, the specific anomalies are not well defined. We present a 7-month-old infant with intermittent respiratory distress that did not improve with respiratory interventions. Echocardiogram suggested a double aortic arch. Cardiac CT angiogram confirmed a right arch and aberrant, stenotic left subclavian artery, dilation of the main pulmonary artery, and agenesis of the left thyroid lobe. Repeat echocardiograms were concerning for severely dilated coronary arteries. Given dilation, a rheumatologic workup ensued, only identifying few weakly positive autoantibodies. Further imaging demonstrated narrowing of the aorta below the renal arteries and extending into the common iliac arteries and proximal femoral arteries. Given a physical exam devoid of rheumatologic findings, only weakly positive autoantibodies, normal inflammatory markers, and presence of the coronary artery dilation, the peripheral artery narrowings were not thought to be vasculitic. This case illustrates the need to identify definitive anomalies related to Goldenhar Syndrome. Although this infant’s presentation is rare, recognition of specific vascular findings will help differentiate Goldenhar Syndrome from other disease processes.


2017 ◽  
Vol 2017 ◽  
pp. 1-4 ◽  
Author(s):  
Nagendra Chaudhary ◽  
Sandeep Shrestha ◽  
Hemant Kumar Halwai

Goldenhar syndrome (GS), a rare condition, occurring due to defect in development of first and second branchial arches, is characterized by a combination of various anomalies involving face, eyes, ears, vertebrae, heart, and lungs. The etiology of GS is not fully known, although various hypotheses have been proposed along with its genetic association and many other causes. Facial asymmetry and hypoplasia of the mandible are characteristic features of GS along with microtia and preauricular appendages and pits. Dextrocardia or pulmonary hypoplasia in GS has previously been reported separately. We report a 7-year-old female child of GS with combination of anomalies, dextrocardia, and pulmonary hypoplasia, which is a rare association.


2017 ◽  
Vol 4 (4) ◽  
pp. 188-193
Author(s):  
M. Gonchar ◽  
O. Pomazunovska ◽  
O. Logvinova ◽  
A. Kosenko

The Goldenhar Syndrome is the rare congenital abnormalities that include Facio-Auriculo-Vertebral Spectrum, First and Second Branchial Arch Syndrome, Oculo-Auriculo-Vertebral Spectrum, oculo-auriculo-vertebral disorder. Oculo-auriculo-vertebral disorder (OAVD) represents the mildest form of the disorder, while Goldenhar syndrome presents frequently as the most severe form. Hemifacial microstomia appears to be an intermediate form. Goldenhar Syndrome includes patients with facial asymmetry to very severe facial defects (resulting from unilateral facial skeleton hypoplasia) with abnormalities of skeleton and/or internal organs. The most significant are epibulbar dermoids, dacryocystitis, auricular abnormalities, preauricular appendages, preauricular fistulas and hypoplasia of the malar bones, mandible, maxilla and zygomatic arch. Some patients are found to have oculo-auriculo-vertebral disorder, namely low height, delayed psychomotor development, retardation (more frequently seen with cerebral developmental anomalies and microphthalmia), speech disorders (articulation disorders, rhinolalia, different voice disorders, unusual timbre), psycho-social problems, autistic behaviors. The authors describe the clinical case of Goldenhar Syndrome in boy a 3-months-year-old.  This case demonstrates a rarely described association of oculo-auriculo-vertebral disorders, malformation of respiratory system (hypoplasia of the lower lobe of the left lung with relaxation of the left cupula of the diaphragm), heart abnormality (atrium septa defect).Key words: Goldenhar Syndrome, children, diagnostic РІДКІСНІ КАРДІОРЕСПІРАТОРНІ ЗНАХІДКИ ПРИ СИНДРОМІ ГОЛДЕНХАРА.Гончар М.О., Помазуновська О.П., Логвінова О.Л., Тригуб Ю.В., Косенко А.М.Синдром Гольденхара є рідкісною вродженою аномалією, яка включає перший і другий синдром Бінья, окуло-аурикуло-вертебральний спектр, окуло-аурикуло-хребетний синдром. Окуло-аурикула-хребетний синдром є самою м'якою формою розладу, тоді як синдром Гольденхара часто протікає важко. Хеміфаціальная мікростомія - проміжна форма. Синдром Гольденхара включає як пацієнтів з лицьової асиметрією так і з дуже важкими дефектами лицьового черепа (в результаті односторонньої гіпоплазії лицьового скелета) з відхиленнями в будові скелета і / або внутрішніх органів. Найбільш значущими є епібульбарной дермоіди, дакріоцистит, аурікулярні аномалії, предорікулярні придатки, предорікулярні фістули, гіпоплазію нижньої щелепи, верхньої щелепи і щелепної дуги. У деяких пацієнтів виявляється окуло-аурикуло-хребетний синдром, а саме низькорослість, уповільнене психомоторне розвиток, аномалії розвитку мозку і мікрофтальмії, розлад мови, порушення артикуляції, алалия, різні порушення мови, незвичайний тембр голосу і психосоціальні порушення, аутизм. Автори описують клінічний випадок синдрому Гольденхара у хлопчика 3-місячного віку. Цей випадок демонструє асоціацію окуло-аурикула-хребетних розладів які рідко зустрічаються в практиці, мальформацию дихальної системи (гіпоплазію нижньої частки лівої легені з релаксацією лівого купола діафрагми), аномалію серця (дефект міжпредсердної перегородки).Ключові слова: синдром Гольденхара, діти, діагностика РЕДКИЕ КАРДИОРЕСПИРАТОРНЫЕ НАХОДКИ ПРИ СИНДРОМЕ ГОЛДЕНХАРА.Гончарь М.А., Помазуновская Е.П., Логвинова О.Л., Тригуб Ю.В., Косенко А.М.Синдром Голденхара представляет собой редкие врожденные аномалии, которые включают первый и второй синдром Биньяла, окуло-аурикуло-вертебральный спектр, окуло-аурикуло-позвоночный синдром. Окуло-аурикуло-позвоночный синдром (OAVD) представляет собой самую мягкую форму расстройства, тогда как синдром Голденхара часто протекает тяжело. Хемифациальная микростомия представляется промежуточной формой. Синдром Голденхара включает как пациентов с лицевой асимметрией так и с очень тяжелыми дефектами лицевого черепа (в результате односторонней гипоплазии лицевого скелета) с отклонениями в строении скелета и / или внутренних органов. Наиболее значимыми являются эпибульбарные дермоиды, дакриоцистит, аурикулярные аномалии, предорикулярные придатки, предорикулярные фистулы, гипоплазия скуловых костей, нижней челюсти, верхней челюсти и скуловой дуги. У некоторых пациентов выявляется окуло-аурикуло-позвоночный синдром, а именно низкорослость, замедленное психомоторное развитие, аномалии развития мозга и микрофтальмии, расстройство речи, нарушения артикуляции, ринолалия, различные нарушения речи, необычный тембр голоса и психосоциальные нарушения, аутизм. Авторы описывают клинический случай синдрома Голденхара у мальчика 3-месячного возраста. Этот случай демонстрирует редко встречаемую ассоциацию окуло-аурикуло-позвоночных расстройств, мальформацию дыхательной системы (гипоплазию нижней доли левого легкого с релаксацией левого купола диафрагмы), аномалию сердца (дефект перегородки атриума).Ключевые слова: синдром Голденхара, дети, диагностика


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