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A clinical study on congenital and neonatal deafness
E M Iype1, S Sasikumaran, S I Devi
1Audiology and Speech Pathology, Dept. of ENT, Medical College Hospital, 695 003 Thiruvananthapuram.
Insights
This study analyzed children with congenital and neonatal deafness, focusing on risk factors and associated dysmorphic features. Early identification of these factors is crucial for intervention in pediatric hearing loss.
Area of Science:
- Pediatric audiology
- Genetics
- Clinical genetics
Background:
- Congenital and neonatal deafness are significant challenges in pediatric healthcare.
- Identifying risk factors and associated conditions is essential for effective management.
Purpose of the Study:
- To analyze clinical and audiological data of children with congenital and neonatal deafness.
- To emphasize the identification of risk factors.
- To analyze the prevalence of dysmorphic features and syndromes in this population.
Main Methods:
- Retrospective analysis of clinical and audiological assessments.
- Systematic review of patient data for risk factors.
- Evaluation of dysmorphic features and genetic syndromes.
Main Results:
- Analysis of seventy children with congenital and neonatal deafness.
- Key risk factors for deafness were identified.
- Associated dysmorphic features and syndromes were documented.
Conclusions:
- Clinical and audiological assessment is vital for understanding pediatric deafness.
- Risk factor identification aids in early diagnosis and intervention.
- Syndromic associations highlight the need for comprehensive genetic evaluation.
Abstract:
Clinical and audiological assessment of seventy children with congenital and neonatal deafness Were analysed. Risk factor identification were emphasised. Dysmorphic features and syndromes were analysed.
