Article
Audiological and radiological characteristics of a family with T961G mitochondrial mutation.
International journal of audiology - 1 Dec 2012
Turchetta Rosaria, Mazzei Filippo, Celani Tiziana, Cammeresi Maria Gloria, Orlando Maria Patrizia, Altissimi Giancarlo, de Vincentiis Chiara, D'Ambrosio Ferdinando, Messineo Daniela, Ferraris Alessandro, Cianfrone Giancarlo
Abstract excerpt
OBJECTIVE: The aim of this study was to describe audiological and radiological characteristics, and other secondary aspects, in a family carrying a T961G mutation in the 12S rRNA mitochondrial gene. DESIGN: Case report. STUDY SAMPLE: Six members of a family participated in an audiological evaluation that included pure-tone audiometry, immittance tests, auditory brainstem responses (ABR), and otoacoustic emissions...
Topics
- Abnormalities, Multiple
- Adult
- Audiometry, Pure-Tone
- Auditory Perception
- Auditory Threshold
- Child
- Child, Preschool
- Cochlea
- Evoked Potentials, Auditory, Brain Stem