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[Goldenhar syndrome associated to posterior urethral valves]
[Article in Spanish]
Palacios A, Pedro Carvalho A, de Castro R, Reis A.
Servicio de Urología Pediátrica, Hospital María Pía, Porto, Portugal. aphmmx5@hotmail.com
Abstract
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.
PMID: 17408176 [PubMed - indexed for MEDLINE