Goldenhar Syndrome Support Network - About Goldenhar Syndrome

About Goldenhar Syndrome

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What is Goldenhar Syndrome?

Goldenhar Syndrome is a congenital anomaly, meaning it is present at birth. Patients with Goldenhar Syndrome exhibit unilateral or bilateral Hemifacial Microsomia (HFM)

- An underdeveloped, assymetric half of the face affecting tissue, muscle, and the underlying bone structure. HFM affects the

Microtia - Literally meaning "small ear",

Aurel Atresia - Absence of the auditory canal

Micrognathia

Facial Clefting

In addition to HFM, patients with GS also have other health issues which can include cleft lip/palate, hearing loss, epibulbar dermoids, vertebral anomalies and organ abnormalities including kidney and heart anomalies.

Some or all of the above-mentioned conditions may be present to varying degrees in each patient.

What causes Goldenhar Syndrome?

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How often does Goldenhar Syndrome occur?

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