| 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. |
| Authors | Alberto Palacios, António Pedro Carvalho, Ribeiro de Castro, Armando Reis
(Affiliation: Servicio de Urología Pediátrica, Hospital María Pía, Porto, Portugal. aphmmx5 at hotmail.com)
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| Journal | Archivos españoles de urología
(Arch Esp Urol)
2007 Jan-Feb
Vol. 60
Issue 1
Pg. 69-71
ISSN: 0004-0614 Spain |
| Vernacular Title | Síndrome de goldenhar asociado a válvulas de la uretra posterior. |
| PMID | 17408176
(Publication Type: Case Reports, English Abstract, Journal Article)
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| Topics |
- Goldenhar Syndrome
(complications)
- Humans
- Infant, Newborn
- Male
- Urethra
(abnormalities)
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