Branchiogenic deafness syndrome is a multiple congenital anomalies syndrome, described in one family to date, characterized by branchial cysts or fistulae; ear malformations; congenital hearing loss (conductive, sensorineural, and mixed); internal auditory canal hypoplasia; strabismus; trismus; abnormal fifth fingers; vitiliginous lesions, short stature; and mild learning disability. Renal and uretral abnormalities are absent.

Cleft palate is a developmental defect of the palate resulting from a failure of fusion of the palatine processes and manifesting as a separation of the roof of the mouth (soft and hard palate).