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Otologic findings of DIDMOAD syndrome
1Department of Otolaryngology, School of Medicine, Akita University, Japan.
The American Journal of Otology
|January 1, 1991
Summary
Wolfram syndrome, a rare genetic disorder, can affect hearing. This study details two brothers with Wolfram syndrome experiencing diabetes mellitus, optic atrophy, and high-frequency hearing loss, highlighting the syndrome's varied audiological impact.
Area of Science:
- Genetics
- Neurology
- Ophthalmology
Background:
- Wolfram syndrome (DIDMOAD) is a rare autosomal recessive disorder.
- Characterized by diabetes insipidus, diabetes mellitus, optic atrophy, and deafness (DIDMOAD).
- Audiological manifestations in Wolfram syndrome are not fully understood.