ESPE Abstracts

Background: Branchio-oto-renal (BOR) syndrome is a rare inheritable condition affecting the ears, 2nd branchial arch structures and the urinary system. Recognised features include hearing loss, structural defects of the ear, branchial defects, and a variety of renal malformations. Causative genetic variants have been identified as SIX1 and EYA1, accounting for approximately 49% of all cases of BOR syndrome. Short stature has not commonly been described in BOR syndrome, but is ...