[Wolfram syndrome about 2 family cases]
Maghreb Medical. 2008; 28 (389): 141-142
in French
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ABSTRACT
Wolfram syndrome or DIDMOAD syndrome is an hereditary optic atrophy occurring in insulin-dependent diabetics. It can be associated with other endocrinal, ORL, neurologic or urologic disorders, We report 2 cases brother and sister presenting 2 principal signs of this syndrome optic atrophy and insulin-dependent diabetes. The ophthalmologic exam shows a visual acuity at stade of blindness. The genetic inquiry shows a parental consanguinity and 2 other supposed dead cases affected in the family
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IMEMR (Eastern Mediterranean)
Main subject:
Optic Atrophy
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Consanguinity
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Diabetes Mellitus
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Diabetes Mellitus, Type 1
Type of study:
Case report
Limits:
Female
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Humans
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Male
Language:
French
Journal:
Maghreb Med.
Year:
2008
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