Asian Journal of Case Reports in Surgery

Hearing Loss and Language Delay in a Child with Goldenhar Syndrome: A Case Report with Literature Review

Mohamed Laachoubi *

Otorhinolaryngology and Head and Neck Surgery Department, Faculty of Medicine and Pharmacy, IBN ROCHD University Hospital, Hassan II University, Casablanca, Morocco.

Bensimimou Salma

Otorhinolaryngology and Head and Neck Surgery Department, Faculty of Medicine and Pharmacy, IBN ROCHD University Hospital, Hassan II University, Casablanca, Morocco.

Youssef Oukessou

Otorhinolaryngology and Head and Neck Surgery Department, Faculty of Medicine and Pharmacy, IBN ROCHD University Hospital, Hassan II University, Casablanca, Morocco.

Sami Rouadi

Otorhinolaryngology and Head and Neck Surgery Department, Faculty of Medicine and Pharmacy, IBN ROCHD University Hospital, Hassan II University, Casablanca, Morocco.

Redallah Abada

Otorhinolaryngology and Head and Neck Surgery Department, Faculty of Medicine and Pharmacy, IBN ROCHD University Hospital, Hassan II University, Casablanca, Morocco.

Mohamed Roubal

Otorhinolaryngology and Head and Neck Surgery Department, Faculty of Medicine and Pharmacy, IBN ROCHD University Hospital, Hassan II University, Casablanca, Morocco.

Mohamed Mahtar

Otorhinolaryngology and Head and Neck Surgery Department, Faculty of Medicine and Pharmacy, IBN ROCHD University Hospital, Hassan II University, Casablanca, Morocco.

*Author to whom correspondence should be addressed.

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Abstract

Goldenhar syndrome is a rare congenital disorder that involves the first and second branchial arches. It manifests mainly with asymmetric incomplete facial development, ear malformations, epibulbar dermoids and/or coloboma, and vertebral anomalies. It is characterized by a wide spectrum of signs and symptoms. Systemic anomalies may be associated. The etiology is still unclear. Ear malformations and hearing loss are very common. Early identification of auricular abnormalities is crucial in order to prevent secondary language and cognitive developmental delays. The purpose of this case report is to describe the clinical presentation of Goldenhar syndrome in a 4-year-old female child who presented with language delay and to discuss the diagnosis and treatment of ear abnormalities and hearing loss.

Keywords: Goldenhar syndrome, ear malformations, hearing loss

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