Goldenhar syndrome, also known as oculo- auriculo-vertebral (OAV) syndrome, is a congenital defect in the development of the first and second branchial arches resulting in incomplete development of the ear, nose, soft palate, lip, and mandible on one side of the face [4]. OAVS affects males more frequently than females by an approximate 3:2 ratio. There is some disagreement concerning the disorder’s rate of occurrence. Reported estimates range from one in 3000 to 5000 live births up to one in 25,000-40,000 live births. Most of the physical characteristics associated with OAVS are apparent at birth (congenital), with the possible exception of facial asymmetry, which may not become apparent until approximately four years of age in many cases [5]. In this article, we present a case of male newborn presented with simple TTN (transient tachypnea of newborn) associated with facial and organic anomalies diagnosed clinically and by imaging studies as Goldenhar syndrome.

Keywords: Early diagnosis; Goldenhar syndrome; Oculo-auriculo-vertebral spectrum; Multidis-ciplinary approach; Malformations of ear, eye, nose, soft palate, lip, mandible, vertebral and internal organs (heart, kidney, brain, esophagus, etc.)