What is the prognosis for children with Goldenhar syndrome?

Donna Hill Howes, RN

Family Practitioner

The majority of children born with Goldenhar syndrome have a normal life expectancy. With surgery and counseling, symptoms of Goldenhar symptoms can be managed. In less severe cases, this birth defect does not affect a child's intellectual development.

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Goldenhar Syndrome

Goldenhar syndrome is a condition that typically causes congenital (at birth) physical abnormalities in the face or spinal column. Goldenhar syndrome is caused by a disruption of facial development, which usually occurs between the 8th and 12th weeks of pregnancy. Goldenhar syndrome can result in facial abnormalities including abnormal eyes, ears, mouth and facial bones. These facial abnormalities can occur on one or both sides of the face. Commonly, the abnormalities are limited to one side of the face and the birth defect is known as hemifacial microsimia. Hemifacial microsimia can occur along with or independent from Goldenhar syndrome, but the two are thought to have similar causes. Goldenhar syndrome may result in speech and hearing problems. Treatments depend on the severity of the syndrome and include surgery and physical therapy. With treatment people usually have a normal life span with a normal intelligence level. There is no known cause of Goldenhar syndrome.

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