Article
Novel mutations in the SLC26A4 gene.
International journal of pediatric otorhinolaryngology - 1 Sept 2012
Busi Micol, Castiglione Alessandro, Taddei Masieri Marina, Ravani Anna, Guaran Valeria, Astolfi Laura, Trevisi Patrizia, Ferlini Alessandra, Martini Alessandro
Abstract excerpt
OBJECTIVES: Mutations in the SLC26A4 gene (7q22.3-7q31.1) are considered one of the most common causes of genetic hearing loss. There are two clinical forms related to these mutations: syndromic and non-syndromic deafness. The first one is named Pendred Syndrome (PS) when deafness is associated with thyroid goiter; the second is called DFNB4, when no other symptoms are present. Both are transmitted as an...
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