Genetic Hearing Loss with Other Abnormalities Flashcards
What is Otopalatodigital?
X-linked recessive disorder that affects bone and facial structures
Full expression in males
What are the features of Otopalatodigital? (5)
- Ear anomalies
- Cleft palate
- Finger and toe anomalies
- Craniofacial anomalies
Broad nasal root
Pierre Robin sequence - CHL (ossicular malformations)
What is Crouzon?
Crouzon syndrome, also known as Craniosynostosis, is a genetic syndrome in which the seams of the skull fuse abnormally.
AD
FGFR2 mutation
Midface hypoplasia
Hyperterlorism, exorbitism
CP
CHL, mixed HL
Ossicular anomalies
How can we fix Crouzon syndrome?
Surgical craniofacial reconstruction
What is Apert syndrome? (acrocephalosyndactyly)
Apert syndrome, also known as acrocephalosyndactyly, is a genetic disorder that causes the fusion of the skull, hands, and feet bones.
Autosomal Dominant
Sporadic (>90%)
FGFR2 mutation
Craniosynostosis
Similar to Crouzon
CHL
Syndactyly
What is Syndactyly?
Fused digits
What is Osteogenesis Imperfecta
Systemic disorder of connective tissue with abnormal bone formation
AD or AR
Spontaneous mutation
What are the symptoms of Osteogenesis Imperfecta? (8)
Bone fractures
Low muscle tone
Loose joints
Blue sclera
Brittle teeth
Short stature
Respiratory problems
CHL, SNHL, mixed
What is the Marfan syndrome?
Marfan syndrome is a genetic condition that affects connective tissue, which provides support for the body and organs
AD
Tall, long-limbed
Pectus excavatum
Scoliosis
Joint laxity
Mixed HL
What is Hemifacial Microsomia?
- Hemifacial microsomia is a congenital condition in which the tissues on one side of the face are underdeveloped
- Aka oculoauriculovertebral spectrum
Goldenhar syndrome refers to severe form of hemifacial microsomia - Branchial arch developmental anomaly
- Can be bilateral
Differing degrees in each half - May occur with other syndromes
What is Goldenhar Syndrome?
Goldenhar syndrome refers to severe form of hemifacial microsomia
A rare congenital condition characterized by abnormal development of the eye, ear and spine
Sporadic and AR
What are features of Goldenhar syndrome?
Hemifacial microsomia
Preauricular pits/tags
Epibulbar dermoids
Colobomas
Cervical spine fusion
What is Usher syndrome?
Usher syndrome is a rare genetic disease that affects both hearing and vision. It causes deafness or hearing loss and an eye disease called retinitis pigmentosa (RP).
What can Usher syndrome cause?
- AR
- Bilateral SNHL
- Retinitis pigmentosa
- Vestibular defects
- Diagnosis
Electroretinography - 5% of congenital HL
What is Retinitis pigmentosa?
Retina becomes pigmented/stained and scarred
Sensory cells of the eyes gradually deteriorate
Leads to tunnel vision and eventual blindess
What are the effects of Usher on hearing?
No cure for eye and balance problems
Early CI for SNHL
Supportive: braille, counseling, sign language,…
What is stickler?
Aka arthro-ophthalmopathy
AD
Collagen mutation (COL2A1 gene)
What are anomalies seen in Stickler?
- Craniofacial
- Arthropathic
- Hearing loss
- Craniofacial
Pierre Robin sequence (30%)
Micrognathia
Cleft palate - Midface hypoplasia
- Ocular anomalies
Myopia
Glaucoma
Cataracts
Retinal detachment
What are Musculoskeletal anomalies in Stickler? (5)
Osteoarthritis
Joint hypermobility
Vertebral abnormalities
Scoliosis
Marfanoid habitus (tall, thin)
What are the hearing loss types from Stickler?
Mild-moderate SNHL (80%)
Mixed (15%)
CHL due to eustachian tube dysfunction related to cleft palate
(Ossicular abnormalities)
What is Norrie?
- X-linked recessive disorder
*Eye
Cataracts
Leukocoria
Blindness - Ear
Progressive SNHL - Developmental problems
What is Norrie?
- X-linked recessive disorder
*Eye
Cataracts
Leukocoria
Blindness - Ear
Progressive SNHL - Developmental problems
What is KID syndrome?
Keratitis
Ichthyosis
Deafness
What is Keratitis?
Inflammation leading to destruction of cornea (may cause blindness)
What is Ichthyosis?
Generalized skin disorder of dryness, roughness and scaliness (red thickened skin)
Which HL is associated with KID?
Deafness
SNHL (usually severe/profound)
What is Waardenburg syndrome?
Group of genetic conditions that can cause hearing loss and changes in coloring (pigmentation) of the hair, skin, and eyes.
AD, variable penetrance (some AR)
Most common type of syndromic AD SNHL
2% of congenitally deaf children
What are the features of Waardenburg?
White forelock
Hypoplastic alae
Short philtrum
Heterochromia irides
Synophyrs
Dystopia canthorum
What HL is associated with Waardenburg?
SNHL
Mild to profound
Unilateral or bilateral
Typically not progressive
Amplification or CIs
4 types