Turkish Journal of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation

Severe scoliosis and restrictive lung disease associated with Goldenhar syndrome: A case report

Ozge Gulsum Illeez 1 ,Aslinur Keles 1 ,Tugba Kulle 1 ,Esra Giray 1
1 Department of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, University of Health Sciences, Fatih Sultan Mehmet Training and Research Hospital, İstanbul, Türkiye DOI : 10.5606/tftrd.2026.16471 Goldenhar syndrome is a rare congenital condition associated with a wide range of phenotypic variations resulting structural abnormalities in the face, eyes, ears and various organs. Primary findings are vertebral abnormalities which are mainly localized in cervical and thoracic regions. Scoliosis may develop as a result of vertebral abnormalities and can cause important clinical outcomes and disability. Diagnosis is usually made by physical examination and radiological imaging; however, genetic consultation may be required to confirm the diagnosis. Treatment protocol varies according to age and the severity of clinical manifestations. Keywords : Congenital, Goldenhar syndrome, restrictive lung disease, scoliosis