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The variable intrafamiliar expressivity in Pendred's syndrome.

T Johnsen1, M S Sørensen, U Feldt-Rasmussen

  • 1Audiological Department, Bispebjerg Hospital, Copenhagen, Denmark.

Clinical Otolaryngology and Allied Sciences
|October 1, 1989
PubMed
Summary

This study on Pendred's syndrome reveals significant variability in thyroid size, hearing loss, and iodine perchlorate discharge test results among affected families. A new definition and carrier detection method are proposed.

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Area of Science:

  • Genetics
  • Otolaryngology
  • Endocrinology

Background:

  • Pendred's syndrome is a genetic disorder associated with hearing loss and thyroid abnormalities.
  • Clinical presentation and diagnostic criteria for Pendred's syndrome can exhibit variability.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To present comprehensive data on Pendred's syndrome patients.
  • To propose a revised definition of Pendred's syndrome.
  • To evaluate the utility of the iodine perchlorate discharge test for carrier detection.

Main Methods:

  • Collected clinical, audiological, radiological, and biochemical data from 14 individuals across 6 families.
  • Analyzed variations in thyroid size, hearing loss, and iodine perchlorate discharge test results.
  • Proposed a new definition based on observed data.

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Main Results:

  • Significant variations were observed in thyroid size, hearing loss, and iodine perchlorate discharge test results, even among related affected individuals.
  • The data supports the heterogeneity of Pendred's syndrome presentation.

Conclusions:

  • A new definition for Pendred's syndrome is proposed due to observed variability.
  • The iodine perchlorate discharge test may aid in identifying healthy carriers within families affected by Pendred's syndrome.