Goldenhar syndrome: a case from Papua New Guinea

Abstract

Goldenhar syndrome is well known for its classical triad of epibulbar dermoids or lipodermoids, auricular appendages and pretragal fistulas. The syndrome was later included under the broader classification of oculoauriculovertebral spectrum to cover a wide range of associated anomalies. Here, a case is presented of Goldenhar syndrome in a child from Papua New Guinea. The patient had large epibulbar lipodermoids requiring surgical debulking primarily for mechanical lagophthalmos and secondarily for cosmesis. Further multidisciplinary effort is required to manage her systemic manifestations of the syndrome.