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Hearing loss in Muckle-Wells syndrome.
Arthritis and rheumatism - 1 Mar 2013
Kuemmerle-Deschner Jasmin B, Koitschev Assen, Ummenhofer Katharina, Hansmann Sandra, Plontke Stefan K, Koitschev Christiane, Koetter Ina, Angermair Eva, Benseler Susanne M
Abstract excerpt
OBJECTIVE: Muckle-Wells syndrome (MWS) is an inherited autoinflammatory disease characterized by fevers, rashes, arthralgia, conjunctivitis, and sensorineural hearing loss. In MWS, NLRP3 gene mutations are associated with excessive interleukin-1 release. The aims of this study were to determine the otologic characteristics of MWS, define trajectories of hearing loss, and explore the association with distinct...
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