A case of Hallermann-Streiff syndrome successfully managed hypertension with CPAP therapy

Abstract

Hallermann-Streiff syndrome (HSS) is a rare congenital syndrome with micrognathia, beak nose, proportional short stature, hypotrichosis, microphthalmia and bilateral congenital cataracts. The upper airways narrowing due to micrognathia may lead to sleep apnea, not only in childhood but in later.

We report a case of HSS diagnosed as hypertension coming of age. Suspected sleep apnea because of her micrognathia, the polysomnography (PSG) confirmed sleep apnea. CPAP therapy produced a good response for hypertension as well as sleep apnea.

Here, we give an overview of diagnostic process and treatment course with a PSG report and the distinctive facial features.