Preferred Label : Branchio-oculo-facial syndrome;
ICD-11 definition : Branchio-oculo-facial syndrome (BOFS) is a genetic syndrome characterised by low birth
weight and growth retardation, bilateral branchial clefts that may be hemangiomatous,
sometimes with linear skin lesions behind the ears ('burn-like' lesions), congenital
strabismus, obstructed nasolacrimal ducts, a broad nasal bridge with a flattened nasal
tip, a protruding upper lip with an unusually broad and prominent philtrum, and full
mouth.;
CISMeF acronym : BOFS;
Origin ID : 1471530044;
UMLS CUI : C0376524;
Currated CISMeF NLP mapping
See also inter- (CISMeF)
Semantic type(s)
UMLS correspondences (same concept)
Branchio-oculo-facial syndrome (BOFS) is a genetic syndrome characterised by low birth
weight and growth retardation, bilateral branchial clefts that may be hemangiomatous,
sometimes with linear skin lesions behind the ears ('burn-like' lesions), congenital
strabismus, obstructed nasolacrimal ducts, a broad nasal bridge with a flattened nasal
tip, a protruding upper lip with an unusually broad and prominent philtrum, and full
mouth.