Van gen naar ziekte; genetische oorzaken van slechthorendheid en slechtziendheid, soms gepaard gaande met evenwichtsproblemen (Usher-syndroom)

Translated title of the contribution: From gene to disease; genetic causes of hearing loss and visual impairment sometimes accompanied by vestibular problems (Usher syndrome)

R. J.E. Pennings, H. Kremer, A. F. Deutman, W. J. Kimberling, C. W.R.J. Cremers

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    Abstract

    Usher syndrome is an autosomal recessively inherited disease, characterised by sensorineural hearing loss, tapetoretinal degeneration and in some cases vestibular problems. Based on the clinical heterogeneity, the disease can be classified into three clinical types (I, II and III), which have their own genetic subtypes (Usher IA-Usher IG, Usher 2A-Usher 2C and Usher 3). The majority of the Usher type I cases are caused by mutations in the MYO7A gene (Usher IB) while mutations in the USH2A gene (Usher 2A) are the cause of most cases of type II. Usher syndrome type III, caused by mutations in the USH3 gene, is frequently seen only in Finland.

    Translated title of the contributionFrom gene to disease; genetic causes of hearing loss and visual impairment sometimes accompanied by vestibular problems (Usher syndrome)
    Original languageDutch
    Pages (from-to)2354-2358
    Number of pages5
    JournalNederlands Tijdschrift voor Geneeskunde
    Volume146
    Issue number49
    StatePublished - Dec 7 2002

    ASJC Scopus subject areas

    • General Medicine

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