Craniofacial features in Goldenhar syndrome

Craniofacial features in Goldenhar syndrome

Goldenhar syndrome also known as oculo-auriculo-vertebral syndrome was first reported by Dr Maurice Goldenhar in 1952. It is a rare disease entity characterized by craniofacial anomalies such as hypoplasia of the mandible and malar bones, microtia, and vertebral anomalies. The etiology of this disea...

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Main Authors: Vinay C, Reddy R, Uloopi K, Madhuri V, Sekhar R
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Wolters Kluwer Medknow Publications 2009-06-01
Series:Journal of Indian Society of Pedodontics and Preventive Dentistry
Subjects:
Goldenhar syndrome
madibular hypoplasia
microtia
Online Access:http://www.jisppd.com/article.asp?issn=0970-4388;year=2009;volume=27;issue=2;spage=121;epage=124;aulast=Vinay
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Summary:Goldenhar syndrome also known as oculo-auriculo-vertebral syndrome was first reported by Dr Maurice Goldenhar in 1952. It is a rare disease entity characterized by craniofacial anomalies such as hypoplasia of the mandible and malar bones, microtia, and vertebral anomalies. The etiology of this disease still remains unclear and occurs as sporadic. This report presents goldenhar syndrome in a 12-year-old male patient.
ISSN:0970-4388

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