Neuroparalytic keratitis in Goldenhar-Gorlin syndrome. 1978

M M Mohandessan, and P E Romano

A 2-year-old boy had bilateral corneal ulceration with the Goldenhar-Gorlin syndrome. Initially, the patient received subconjunctival and topical antibiotics with minimal effect. With subsequent treatment of atropine, sterile ophthalmic petrolatum ointment, and humidification of the patient's crib, ulcers in both eyes healed in two weeks without further problems. He had a neuroparalytic keratitis with corneal anesthesia and decreased tear production bilaterally. Our evidence suggested that aplasia or hypoplasia of the trigeminal nuclei was the probable cause.

UI MeSH Term Description Entries
D007634 Keratitis Inflammation of the cornea. Keratitides
D008297 Male Males
D008342 Mandibulofacial Dysostosis A hereditary disorder occurring in two forms: the complete form (Franceschetti's syndrome) is characterized by a slant of the palpebral fissures, COLOBOMA of the lower lid, MICROGNATHIA and hypoplasia of the ZYGOMATIC ARCHES, and CONGENITAL MICROTIA. It is transmitted as an autosomal trait. The incomplete form (Treacher Collins syndrome) is characterized by the same anomalies in less pronounced degree. It occurs sporadically, but an autosomal dominant mode of transmission is suspected. (Dorland, 27th ed) MFD1 Mandibulofacial Dysostosis,Treacher Collins Syndrome,Franceschetti-Zwahlen-Klein Syndrome,Mandibulofacial Dysostosis (MFD1),Treacher Collins-Franceschetti Syndrome,Dysostoses, MFD1 Mandibulofacial,Dysostoses, Mandibulofacial,Dysostoses, Mandibulofacial (MFD1),Dysostosis, MFD1 Mandibulofacial,Dysostosis, Mandibulofacial,Dysostosis, Mandibulofacial (MFD1),Franceschetti Zwahlen Klein Syndrome,Franceschetti-Zwahlen-Klein Syndromes,MFD1 Mandibulofacial Dysostoses,Mandibulofacial Dysostoses,Mandibulofacial Dysostoses (MFD1),Mandibulofacial Dysostoses, MFD1,Mandibulofacial Dysostosis, MFD1,Syndrome, Franceschetti-Zwahlen-Klein,Syndrome, Treacher Collins,Syndrome, Treacher Collins-Franceschetti,Syndromes, Franceschetti-Zwahlen-Klein,Syndromes, Treacher Collins-Franceschetti,Treacher Collins Franceschetti Syndrome,Treacher Collins-Franceschetti Syndromes
D011149 Pons The front part of the hindbrain (RHOMBENCEPHALON) that lies between the MEDULLA and the midbrain (MESENCEPHALON) ventral to the cerebellum. It is composed of two parts, the dorsal and the ventral. The pons serves as a relay station for neural pathways between the CEREBELLUM to the CEREBRUM. Pons Varolii,Ponte,Pons Varolius,Pontes,Varolii, Pons,Varolius, Pons
D002675 Child, Preschool A child between the ages of 2 and 5. Children, Preschool,Preschool Child,Preschool Children
D003320 Corneal Ulcer Loss of epithelial tissue from the surface of the cornea due to progressive erosion and necrosis of the tissue; usually caused by bacterial, fungal, or viral infection. Keratitis, Ulcerative,Keratitides, Ulcerative,Ulcer, Corneal,Ulcerative Keratitides,Ulcerative Keratitis
D003884 Dermoid Cyst A tumor consisting of displaced ectodermal structures along the lines of embryonic fusion, the wall being formed of epithelium-lined connective tissue, including skin appendages, and containing keratin, sebum, and hair. (Stedman, 25th ed) Dermoid,Cyst, Dermoid,Cysts, Dermoid,Dermoid Cysts,Dermoids
D005134 Eye Neoplasms Tumors or cancer of the EYE. Cancer of Eye,Eye Cancer,Cancer of the Eye,Neoplasms, Eye,Cancer, Eye,Cancers, Eye,Eye Cancers,Eye Neoplasm,Neoplasm, Eye
D006801 Humans Members of the species Homo sapiens. Homo sapiens,Man (Taxonomy),Human,Man, Modern,Modern Man
D000015 Abnormalities, Multiple Congenital abnormalities that affect more than one organ or body structure. Multiple Abnormalities

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