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.