SYNDROME THAT AFFECT HEARING

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USHER SYNDROME (VESTIBULOCERBELLAR ATAXIA)

It is a rare genetic condition caused by a mutation in any one of at least 11 genes resulting in a combination of visual impairment and hearing loss. Usher syndrome is characterized by partial or total loss of hearing loss and vision.

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Causes:

·         Autosomal ressive Type 1 – CDH23, MY07A, PCDH15, USH1C, USH1G

Type II – USH2A, GPR98

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Characteristics:

·         Type I – Retinitis Pigmentosa

·         Vestibular dysfunction

·         Profound hearing loss

·         Type II – Retinitis pigmentosa

·         Sloping hearing loss (Variable degree)

·         Type III – Retinitis Pigmentosa

·         Vestibular dysfunction

·         Initially normal hearing or mild loss

·         Then, hearing loss progresses

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Hearing Loss

·         Sensory neural (Congenital in Type I & II)

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