Branchio-oculo-facial syndrome (BOFS) and congenital heart defects

Arq Bras Cardiol. 2009 Feb;92(2):e6-8, e33-5. doi: 10.1590/s0066-782x2009000200015.
[Article in English, Portuguese, Spanish]

Abstract

We report the case of a 43-day-old boy with branchio-oculo-facial syndrome (BOFS) and congenital heart defect. On clinical examination, he presented growth retardation, epicanthal folds, small palpebral fissures, telecanthus, broadened nasal bridge, lip pseudocleft, micrognathia, dysplastic and posteriorly-rotated ears, branchial clefts, short and webbed neck, supernumerary nipple, hypotonia and decreased deep tendon reflexes. Echocardiography showed the presence of a type-A complete atrioventricular septal defect and patent ductus arteriosus. This description strengthens the possibility of congenital heart defects being part of the spectrum of anomalies seen in BOFS.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Branchio-Oto-Renal Syndrome / complications*
  • Branchio-Oto-Renal Syndrome / diagnosis
  • Fatal Outcome
  • Heart Defects, Congenital / complications*
  • Heart Defects, Congenital / diagnosis
  • Humans
  • Infant
  • Male