Abstract

PALACIOS, Alberto; CARVALHO, António Pedro; CASTRO, Ribeiro de  and  REIS, Armando. Goldenhar syndrome associated to posterior urethral valves. Arch. Esp. Urol. [online]. 2007, vol.60, n.1, pp.69-71. ISSN 0004-0614.

Objective: To report a case with Goldenhar syndrome with posterior urethral valves. Methods: Goldenhar syndrome (oculoauriculovertebral dysplasia) is a condition featuring the following triad of anomalies: ocular abnormalities (epibulbar dermoids, coloboma), otic anomalies (low set ears, auricular appendage) and/or vertebral anomalies. Multiple malformations, including congenital heart, brain and renal disease. Results: Posterior urethral valves should be treated with primary valve ablation. Conclusions: It is necessary to perform a careful evaluations of general malformations, especially renal malformations.

Keywords : Goldenhar syndrome; Oculoauriculovertebral dysplasia.

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