Craniofacial and dental characteristics of Goldenhar syndrome: a report of two cases

J Oral Sci. 2011 Mar;53(1):121-4. doi: 10.2334/josnusd.53.121.

Abstract

We describe the dental and craniofacial anomalies of 2 ethnically distinct patients with Goldenhar syndrome, which is characterized by hemifacial microsomia, facial asymmetry, and ear and dental abnormalities. A 7-year-old Japanese girl and 12-year-old Turkish boy with Goldenhar syndrome were examined clinically and radiographically; both had symptoms of hemifacial microsomia. Multiple organ involvement can limit surgical correction of deformities and affect patient management. Therefore, long-term regular follow-up by a multidisciplinary team is important to monitor the growth and development of patients.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Anodontia / etiology
  • Cephalometry
  • Child
  • Facial Asymmetry / etiology*
  • Facial Asymmetry / pathology
  • Female
  • Goldenhar Syndrome / complications*
  • Goldenhar Syndrome / pathology
  • Humans
  • Japan
  • Male
  • Malocclusion / etiology