Goldenhar Syndrome

Question 1

What are other names for Goldenhar Syndrome?

Answer 1

1. Hemifacial microsomia

2. Oculoauriculovertebral syndrome

Question 2

What does this syndrome involve?

Answer 2

First and second branchial arch derivatives

Question 3

What is the inheritance pattern for Goldenhar syndrome?

Answer 3

AD

Usually sporadic

Question 4

What are the clinical manifestations for Goldenhar?

Answer 4

1. Craniofacial asymmetry
2. Ocular dermoid growths
3. Unilateral ear deformities (pits, tags, anotia)
4. Cardiac defects
5. Vertebral defects
6. CNS defects