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Neuro-otological abnormalities in xeroderma pigmentosum with particular reference to deafness
Brain : a Journal of Neurology
|September 1, 1985
Summary
Xeroderma pigmentosum patients often experience hearing loss of cochlear origin and impaired eye movement control. Neuro-otological assessments reveal these common, significant neurological impacts in affected individuals.
Area of Science:
- Neurology
- Ophthalmology
- Audiology
Background:
- Xeroderma pigmentosum (XP) is a rare genetic disorder characterized by extreme sensitivity to ultraviolet light.
- Neurological complications, including hearing impairment and oculomotor dysfunction, can occur in XP patients.