obstructive sleep apnea in a patient with charge syndrome
;Carrie-Lee Trider;Kim Blake
endocrinology2012Vol. 2012pp. -
60
trider2012caseobstructive
Abstract
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.