Goldenhar's syndrome
Last reviewed 01/2018
Goldenhar's syndrome is the result of maldevelopment of the first two branchial arches, and as such results in, on the affected side:
- hypoplasia of the face
- low set ear, which is usually malformed
- deafness, which is sensorineural
- coloboma
- epibulbar dermoids
- short neck
- midline facial cleft
There may also be skeletal, renal and cardiovascular anomolies.