Goldenhar syndrome : A case report

Abstract

Goldenhar syndrome is also known as 'Oculo-auriculo-vertebral syndrome'. It is characterised by combination of anamolies like limbal dermoid,epibulbar cysts, auricular appendices, malformation of ears, hypoplasia of bones of mandible and zygomatic arch. It is a rare developmental disorder affecting the first and second branchial arches.its also known as facio -auriculo-vertebral anamoly.aetiology remains unclear in this syndrome. We present a case of 9 month male child with classical features of this rare condition i.e pre auricular tags, limbal dermoid, tracheo oesophageal fistula with oesophageal atresia,mild facial asymmetry ,and left renal agenesis.