Dental management of a child with Goldenhar syndrome

Abstract

Goldenhar syndrome is a condition with a multitude of abnormalities, classically involving ocular and ear defects, hemifacial microsomia and vertebral anomalies, which may also be associated with cardiovascular and renal malformations. This case-report presents the dental management of a 5-year-old boy diagnosed with Goldenhar syndrome.

Keywords

Dental - Goldenhar syndrome - medical evaluation

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