Goldenhar's syndrome: a case report

Abstract

Goldenhar's syndrome is a rare condition, usually sporadic, characterized by hemifacial microsomia, epibulbar dermoid, malformations of the external ear and vertebral anomalies. Associations with systemic conditions have been reported. The authors report one case of Goldenhar's syndrome in a 28-year-old female, without familial occurrence reported, presenting hemifacial microsomia affecting mastication and facial expression muscles and facial bones (mandible, maxilla, and zygomatic) on the left side, ipsilateral preauricular tags, and medical history of epibulbar dermoid and lateral facial cleft. Systemic features included ectopic left kidney, slight thickening of mitral valve and mild mitral regurgitation.