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Usher's syndrome with unusual otologic manifestations
Mayo Clinic Proceedings
|August 1, 1979
Summary
Usher's syndrome typically involves congenital hearing loss and later-onset retinitis pigmentosa. This case details a rare progression to total deafness in adulthood without early ocular symptoms, challenging typical Usher syndrome progression.
Area of Science:
- Ophthalmology
- Genetics
- Audiology
Background:
- Usher syndrome is a genetic disorder causing congenital hearing loss and retinitis pigmentosa.
- Typically, ocular symptoms manifest in adolescence, while hearing loss is stable from a young age.
Observation:
- This report presents a unique case of Usher syndrome.
- The patient experienced sudden, progressive bilateral deafness in adulthood, deviating from the usual stable hearing loss.
Findings:
- Despite the severe hearing loss progression, ocular symptoms were absent until a routine examination revealed retinitis pigmentosa.
- This atypical presentation highlights variability in Usher syndrome manifestation.
Implications:
- This case expands the understanding of Usher syndrome's clinical spectrum.
- It suggests the need for comprehensive audiological and ophthalmological monitoring, even in atypical presentations.