Branchio-oto-renal syndrome

Branchio-oto-renal syndrome
Other namesBOR syndrome, Branchiootorenal syndrome
Branchio-oto-renal syndrome has an autosomal dominant pattern of inheritance.
SpecialtyMedical genetics 
SymptomsEar abnormalities[1]
CausesMutations in genes, EYA1, SIX1, and SIX5[2]
Diagnostic methodLaboratory test results, Physical exam[3]
TreatmentBranchial fistula may need surgery[3]

Branchio-oto-renal syndrome (BOR)[4][5] is an autosomal dominant genetic disorder involving the kidneys, ears, and neck. It is also known as Melnick-Fraser syndrome.[2][3]

  1. ^ Cite error: The named reference gene was invoked but never defined (see the help page).
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  3. ^ a b c "Branchiootorenal syndrome | Disease | Overview". Genetic and Rare Diseases Information Center (GARD) – an NCATS Program. Archived from the original on 2016-07-27. Retrieved 2015-11-29.
  4. ^ Kumar S (2004). "Branchio-oto-renal Syndrome". In Willems PJ (ed.). Genetic Hearing Loss. New York: Marcel Dekker Inc. doi:10.1201/9780203913062. ISBN 9780203913062. Archived from the original on 2022-11-13. Retrieved 2022-11-13.
  5. ^ Kumar S, Deffenbacher K, Cremers CW, Van Camp G, Kimberling WJ (1997). "Branchio-oto-renal syndrome: identification of novel mutations, molecular characterization, mutation distribution, and prospects for genetic testing". Genetic Testing. 1 (4): 243–251. doi:10.1089/gte.1997.1.243. PMID 10464653.