Obstructive Sleep Apnea in a Patient with CHARGE Syndrome

CHARGE syndrome is a genetic disorder characterized by choanal atresia, coloboma of the eye, and ear and cranial nerve abnormalities. We report a child with CHARGE syndrome and obstructive sleep apnea. We highlight difficulties in discerning obstructive sleep apnea-related symptoms from typical feat...

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Published in:Case reports in otolaryngology 2012-01, Vol.2012 (2012), p.1-3
Main Authors: Trider, Carrie-Lee, Blake, Kim
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Language:English
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Summary:CHARGE syndrome is a genetic disorder characterized by choanal atresia, coloboma of the eye, and ear and cranial nerve abnormalities. We report a child with CHARGE syndrome and obstructive sleep apnea. We highlight difficulties in discerning obstructive sleep apnea-related symptoms from typical features of CHARGE syndrome. Treatment options are discussed with regard to our patient. Tonsillectomy and adenoidectomy improved physical symptoms of obstructive sleep apnea in the patient.
ISSN:2090-6765
2090-6773
DOI:10.1155/2012/907032