Waardenburg syndrome: A rare genetic disorder
Journal Title: International Journal of Medical Science and Innovative Research (IJMSIR) - Year 2018, Vol 3, Issue 3
Abstract
Waardenburg syndrome is a genetic disorder named after a Dutch ophthalmologist who has first described the triad of hearing loss, dystopia canthorum and retinal pigmentary differences.1 It was the first subtype among the four subtypes well known today. All races are affected equally without gender variations. It accounts from 2 to 5 % cases of peoples suffering from congenital deafness.2The pattern of inheritance is usually autosomal dominant.3We hereby reporting a case of Waardenburg syndrome type 2 with strong family history of Inheritance.
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Dr. Rajbeer Singh
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