A Case with Goldenhar Syndrome and Review of the Literature

Aim: It was aimed to discuss a rare case which was diagnosed as Goldenhar syndrome. Case Report: Goldenhar syndrome is a defect of the structure arising from first and second branchial arches. The hereditary pattern is mainly sporadic, except for some autosomal dominant and recessive cases. It may be diagnosed by the detection of the external, middle and inner ear abnormalities, epibulbar dermoids, facial and vertebral anomalies. In the course of time the disability of speech and language have occurred in the patients with Goldenhar syndrome and early detection of these communication disorders is necessary in order to take precautions. Conclusion: A 10-month-old female case who has dysmorphic features consistent with Goldenhar syndrome, such as preauricular tag, hemifacial microsomia and ear abnormalities has been presented in this report.