Sreekanth P Kunjumon

Department of Oral Medicine and Radiology, Rajiv Gandhi University of Health Science, Bangalore, Karnataka, India

Publications

• Perspective   
  A Brief Discussion on Goldenhar Syndrome
  Author(s): Sreekanth P Kunjumon*
  
  Oculo-auriculo-vertebral distortion and hemi facial macrosomia are additional names for Goldenhar Syndrome (GS). The oral cavity, eyes, ear, and vertebrae are the biggest areas affected by this disease. It is a very uncommon genetic anomaly. With a short outline of its etiology, clinical and radiographic features, differential diagnosis, and management, we describe a case of GS here. Goldenhar syndrome is a rare condition which is characterized by a multitude of anomalies involving craniofacial structures, vertebrae, internal organs and usually occurs unilaterally. The etiology of this syndrome is unclear since it varies genetically and is linked to a plethora of reasons. Common clinical manifestations include limbal dermoids, preauricular skin tags and strabismus. It is associated with anomalous development of the irst branchial arch and second branchial arch. The main sign and sympt.. Read More»