The oto-vertebral syndrome

• Published in: Schweizerische medizinische Wochenschrift Vol. 108; no. 42; p. 1638
• Main Authors: Hess, O M, Steurer, J, Kuhlmann, U, Krayenbühl, H P
• Format: Journal Article
• Language: German
• Published: Switzerland 21.10.1978
• Subjects: Abnormalities, Multiple; Adult; Ear Canal - abnormalities; Ear Canal - surgery; Ear, External - abnormalities; Heart Defects, Congenital; Humans; Jaw Abnormalities; Male; Mandible - abnormalities; Physical Therapy Modalities; Scoliosis - congenital; Scoliosis - therapy; Syndrome; Thoracic Vertebrae - abnormalities

The oto-vertebral syndrome is a rare combination of malformations of the ears, spinal anomalies, and congenital heart disease. The syndrome appears to be caused by early embryonic exogenous damage during the 6th or 7th week of embryonic development. The case is reported of a 28-year-old man with bil...