Goldenhar+Syndrome+Described

​​ __ Goldenhar Syndrome __

__**Disorder:**__
 * **Identified by Dr. Maurice Goldenhar in 1952**


 * __**An spectrum (umbrella) term for a range of bone abnomalities affecting:**__
 * Face
 * and Vertebra


 * __**Other names associated with this spectrum of problems are:**__

**__ Goldenhar Syndrome continues: __**
 * __**Oculo-Auriculo-Vertebral syndrome (OAV):**__
 * **A congenital condition associated with abnormalities of the:**
 * **__face__**
 * **__eyes__**
 * **__ears__**
 * __**Hemi-facial Microsomia**__
 * **__Syndrome which include:__**
 * the lower half of one side of the face is underdeveloped and does not grow normally.
 * first/second brachial arch syndrome
 * oral-mandibular-auricular syndrome
 * always includes the maldevelopment of:
 * the ear
 * and the mandible.
 * Sporadic' (unknown cause).
 * Variant of Hemifacial MicrosomiaI
 * It's a rare syndrome


 * Physical characteristics of **Goldenhar Syndrome** include:
 * Unilateral or Bilateral underdevelopment of the Mandible
 * Unilateral or Bilateral Microtia
 * Unilateral or Bilateral reduction in size and flattening of the Maxilla (upper jaw)
 * Narrowing of the opening of the eye
 * Epibulbar Dermoids which can cause problems with vision.
 * Lack of growth and facial asymmetry of Hemifacial Microsomia are accompanied by epibulbar dermoid
 * and Vertebral Anomalies


 * Level of severity will vary


 * __**Typically associated with:**__


 * __**Anomalous development of structures that originate from:**__
 * first
 * second branchial arch

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 * **__Affected individual's face may appear:__**
 * One side smaller than the other ( craniofacial malformation)


 * __**Exhibit anomalies that includes:**__
 * __**Eye anomalies:**__
 * micropthalmos
 * coloboma
 * epibulbar dermoid
 * and lipodermoid malformations


 * **__Ear anomalies__**
 * microtia
 * atresia
 * ear appendices
 * and fistulas

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