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Ossicular abnormality in Larsen's syndrome: a case report
1Department of Otolaryngology--Head and Neck Surgery, Washington University, St Louis, MO.
American Journal of Otolaryngology
|January 1, 1991
Summary
Larsen's syndrome, a skeletal disorder, can cause hearing loss due to abnormal ossicular joints. This case highlights the need to consider middle ear abnormalities in affected children.
Area of Science:
- Genetics and Developmental Biology
- Otolaryngology
- Orthopedics
Background:
- Larsen's syndrome is a rare skeletal dysplasia characterized by multiple joint dislocations and a distinctive facial appearance.
- Hearing loss has not been previously associated with ossicular joint abnormalities in Larsen's syndrome.