Three Cases of Waardenburg Syndrome Type 2 in a Korean Family
Korean Journal of Ophthalmology
;
: 185-189, 2004.
Article
in English
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| ID: wpr-31475
ABSTRACT
Waardenburg syndrome (WS) is a rare, autosomal dominant disorder characterized by sensorineural hearing loss, pigmentary disturbances of the skin, hair, and iris, and other developmental defects such as lateral displacement of both medial canthi and lacrimal puncta called dystopia canthorum. While mutations of the PAX3 (paired box) gene have been identified in about 99% of WS type 1 cases, WS type 2 is a heterogeneous group, with about 15% of cases caused by mutations in microphthalmia associated transcription factor (MITF). We have experienced three cases of typical WS type 2 in a Korean family, for whom full ocular examination and genetic studies were performed. The genetic studies revealed no mutation in either PAX3 or MITF genes. The genetic basis, as yet unknown for most cases of WS type 2, might be found with further investigation.
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WPRIM (Western Pacific)
Main subject:
Pedigree
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Transcription Factors
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Waardenburg Syndrome
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DNA Mutational Analysis
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DNA-Binding Proteins
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Korea
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Mutation
Type of study:
Prognostic study
Limits:
Child
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Female
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Humans
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Male
Country/Region as subject:
Asia
Language:
English
Journal:
Korean Journal of Ophthalmology
Year:
2004
Type:
Article
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