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Auditory phenotype in Stickler syndrome: results of audiometric analysis in 20 patients.
European archives of oto-rhino-laryngology : official journal of the European Federation of Oto-Rhino-Laryngological Societies (EUFOS) : affiliated with the German Society for Oto-Rhino-Laryngology - Head and Neck Surgery - 1 Oct 2016
Acke Frederic R, Swinnen Freya K, Malfait Fransiska, Dhooge Ingeborg J, De Leenheer Els M R
Abstract excerpt
Hearing loss in Stickler syndrome has received little attention due to the often more disabling ocular, orofacial and skeletal manifestations. Estimates suggest a global prevalence of sensorineural hearing loss (SNHL) ranging from 50 % to about 100 % though, depending on the underlying Stickler genotype. By performing extensive audiometric analysis in Stickler patients, we aimed to further elucidate the auditory...
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