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Larsen's syndrome with mixed-type hearing loss
E F Perçín1, S Perçín, I Sezgin
1Department of Medical Biology and Genetics, Medical School of Cumhuriyet University, Cumhuriyet Universitesi Tip Fakültesi, Tibbi Bioyoloji ve Genetik Anabilim Dali, Sivas, Turkey.
Acta Orthopaedica Belgica
|January 1, 1994
Summary
Bilateral mixed-type hearing loss is a rare symptom of Larsen syndrome, a condition causing joint dislocations and distinctive facial features. This report details a case study of a patient with both conditions.
Area of Science:
- Genetics
- Otolaryngology
- Pediatrics
Background:
- Larsen syndrome is a rare genetic disorder characterized by multiple joint dislocations and distinctive facial features.
- Hearing loss, particularly mixed-type, is an exceptionally uncommon manifestation of Larsen syndrome.
Observation:
- This report presents a case of a patient diagnosed with Larsen syndrome.
- The patient exhibited bilateral mixed-type hearing loss.
Findings:
- The co-occurrence of bilateral mixed-type hearing loss and Larsen syndrome is exceptionally rare.
- This case highlights an unusual presentation of Larsen syndrome.
Implications:
- Further research is warranted to understand the genetic and pathophysiological links between Larsen syndrome and hearing loss.
- Early audiological evaluation may be beneficial for patients diagnosed with Larsen syndrome.
- This case contributes to the limited literature on the audiological manifestations of Larsen syndrome.