GOLDENHAR SYNDROME: MAXILLOFACIAL REHABILITATION

Goldenhar syndrome is one of the most common congenital anomalies of the first and second branchial arches. Its main alterations affect the eye (dermoids and/or epibulbar lipodermoids), the external ear (auricular appendages, blind-ended fistulas) and the spine (hemivertebrae and vertebral fusion, a...

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Published inBrazilian Journal of Medicine and Human Health Vol. 2; no. 2
Main Authors Lins, Liliane, Pereira Falcão, Antônio Fernando, Aguiar, Onaldo
Format Journal Article
LanguageEnglish
Published 01.08.2014
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Summary:Goldenhar syndrome is one of the most common congenital anomalies of the first and second branchial arches. Its main alterations affect the eye (dermoids and/or epibulbar lipodermoids), the external ear (auricular appendages, blind-ended fistulas) and the spine (hemivertebrae and vertebral fusion, among other malformations). This work presents the maxillofacial surgical correction of a 28-year-old female with Goldenhar syndrome. Literature and etiopathogenesis are also briefly reviewed.
ISSN:2317-3386
2317-3386
DOI:10.17267/2317-3386bjmhh.v2i2.424