Goldenhar syndrome and it's clinical significance

To review the causes, symptoms, prevalence and diagnosis of goldenhar syndrome.

This review aims at analysing the clinical significance and facts about this rare syndrome in human population.

Goldenhar syndrome also known as oculo-auriculo-vertebral syndrome is a rare congenital syndrome characterised by incomplete development of ears, nose, soft palate, lips and mandible. It is associated with anomalous development of the first branchial arch and second branchial arch. Common clinical manifestations include preauricular skin tags, limbal dermoids and strabismus.