Goldenhar Syndrome: Review of Literature and A Case Report

Abstract

Goldenhar syndrome is a rare congenital anomaly involving the first and second branchial arches. It has been reported with the incidence between 1:3500 and 1:5600, with a male: female ratio of 3:2. The exact etiology is unknown. Most of the cases have been sporadic. This paper presents a rare case of Goldenhar syndrome in a 6 year old boy reported to us for the fabrication of removable ear prosthesis for esthetic purpose.

Keywords

• Goldenhar syndrome
• Hypoplasia of Malar Bone
• Facial Palsy
• Ear Tags
• Ocular Dermoids