Branchiootic syndrome

Overview

Branchiootic syndrome: A rare inherited disorder characterized by branchial and ear abnormalities. The hearing loss is variable with respect to severity and age of onset.

Symptoms

* Ear pits * Hearing impairment * Branchial pit * Branchial fistula * Ear tags * Branchial cervical fistulae * Cup-shaped ears * Small jaw * Narrowed tear ducts * Branchial arch anomalies

Causes

* Hearing impairment * Small jaw

Diagnosis

The phrase "signs of Branchiootic syndrome" should, strictly speaking, refer only to those signs and symptoms of Branchiootic syndrome that are not readily apparent to the patient.