Syringohydromyelia as a complication of Goldenhar syndrome.
Goldenhar syndrome is a multifocal developmental disorder consisting of ocular, auricular and vertebral anomalies. A case of Goldenhar syndrome is presented with a previously undescribed association with syringohydromelia. The pertinent literature is reviewed and possible mechanisms of the pathogenesis of syringohydromyelia in this syndrome are discussed.
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Department of Neurosurgery, Hacettepe University, Medical School, Ankara, Turkey.
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D002648:Child; D006053:Goldenhar Syndrome / Q000150:complications* / Q000175:diagnosis; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D009192:Myelography; D013115:Spinal Canal / Q000503:physiopathology*; D013595:Syringomyelia / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000209:etiology* / Q000503:physiopathology*; D014057:Tomography, X-Ray Computed