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Audiol Neurootol ; 19(2): 106-14, 2014.
Article in English | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-24434941

ABSTRACT

We present the case of a Dutch family with a new mutation (c523_528dup) in GATA3 causing HDR syndrome. HDR syndrome is characterised by hypoparathyroidism, deafness and renal defects. In this study, we describe the audiometric characteristics of 5 patients from this family. Their hearing impairment was congenital, bilateral and symmetric. Audiograms showed mild-to-moderate hearing impairment with a flat audiogram configuration. Higher frequencies tended to be affected more strongly. Cross-sectional analyses showed no progression, and a mean audiogram was established. Psychophysical measurements in 3 HDR patients - including speech reception in noise, loudness scaling, gap detection and difference limen for frequency - were obtained to assess hearing function in greater detail. Overall, the results of the psychophysical measurements indicated characteristics of outer hair cell loss. CT scanning showed no anomalies in 3 of the HDR patients. Although 2 patients displayed vestibular symptoms, no anomalies in the vestibular system were found by vestibulo-ocular examination. Our results are in agreement with the theory that outer hair cell malfunctioning can play a major role in HDR syndrome.


Subject(s)
GATA3 Transcription Factor/genetics , Hearing Loss, Sensorineural/genetics , Hypoparathyroidism/genetics , Mutation , Nephrosis/genetics , Audiometry, Pure-Tone , Female , Hearing Loss, Sensorineural/physiopathology , Humans , Hypoparathyroidism/physiopathology , Male , Nephrosis/physiopathology , Netherlands , Pedigree , Phenotype , Speech Perception/physiology , Syndrome , Vestibular Function Tests
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Hear Res ; 299: 88-98, 2013 May.
Article in English | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-23340379

ABSTRACT

Since deafness is the most common sensorineural disorder in humans, better understanding of the underlying causes is necessary to improve counseling and rehabilitation. A Dutch family with autosomal dominantly inherited sensorineural hearing loss was clinically and genetically assessed. The MYO6 gene was selected to be sequenced because of similarities with other, previously described DFNA22 phenotypes and a pathogenic c.3610C > T (p.R1204W) mutation was found to co-segregate with the disease. This missense mutation results in a flat configured audiogram with a mild hearing loss, which becomes severe to profound and gently to steeply downsloping later in life. The age-related typical audiograms (ARTA) constructed for this family resemble presbyacusis. Speech audiometry and results of loudness scaling support the hypothesis that the phenotype of this specific MYO6 mutation mimics presbyacusis.


Subject(s)
Hearing Loss, Sensorineural/genetics , Hearing/genetics , Mutation, Missense , Myosin Heavy Chains/genetics , Presbycusis/genetics , Acoustic Stimulation , Adolescent , Adult , Age Factors , Aged , Aged, 80 and over , Audiometry, Pure-Tone , Audiometry, Speech , Auditory Threshold , Child , DNA Mutational Analysis , Disease Progression , Female , Genetic Predisposition to Disease , Hearing Loss, Sensorineural/physiopathology , Hearing Loss, Sensorineural/psychology , Heredity , Humans , Male , Middle Aged , Pedigree , Phenotype , Presbycusis/physiopathology , Presbycusis/psychology , Speech Perception , Vestibule, Labyrinth/physiopathology , Young Adult
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Hear Res ; 291(1-2): 15-23, 2012 Sep.
Article in English | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-22796475

ABSTRACT

OBJECTIVE: To evaluate hearing impairment and cochlear function in non-ocular Stickler syndrome. STUDY DESIGN: Multifamily study. PATIENTS & METHODS: Ten patients from two different families with non-ocular Stickler syndrome (Stickler syndrome type 3) were included. Six members of the first family and four members of the second family participated in this study. Otorhinolaryngologic examinations were performed. Pure-tone and speech audiograms were obtained. Longitudinal analysis was performed. Psychophysical measurements, including loudness scaling, gap detection, difference limen for frequency and speech perception in noise were administered to assess cochlear function at a deeper level. RESULTS: Affected individuals in the first family were carriers of a heterozygous splice donor mutation in the COL11A2 gene. Affected individuals in the second family were carriers of a novel heterozygous missense mutation in COL11A2. Both families showed bilateral, non-progressive hearing impairment with childhood onset. The severity of the hearing impairment exhibited inter- and intrafamilial variability and was mostly mild to moderate. The results of the psychophysical measurements were similar to those previously published for DFNA8/12 (TECTA) and DFNA13 (COL11A2) patients and thus consistent with an intra-cochlear conductive hearing impairment. This is in line with the theory that mutations in COL11A2 affect tectorial membrane function. CONCLUSION: Hearing impairment in non-ocular Stickler syndrome is characterized by non-progressive hearing loss, present since childhood, and mostly mild to moderate in severity. Psychophysical measurements in non-ocular Stickler patients were suggestive of intra-cochlear conductive hearing impairment.


Subject(s)
Arthritis/genetics , Arthritis/physiopathology , Collagen Type XI/genetics , Connective Tissue Diseases/genetics , Connective Tissue Diseases/physiopathology , Hearing Loss, Conductive/genetics , Hearing Loss, Conductive/physiopathology , Mutation , Arthritis/psychology , Audiometry, Pure-Tone , Audiometry, Speech , Connective Tissue Diseases/psychology , Female , Gene Expression , Hearing Loss, Conductive/psychology , Heterozygote , Humans , Male , Netherlands , Pedigree , Phenotype , Psychoacoustics , Tectorial Membrane/physiopathology
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Hear Res ; 282(1-2): 243-51, 2011 Dec.
Article in English | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-21810457

ABSTRACT

Description of the audiometric and vestibular characteristics of a Dutch family with Muckle-Wells syndrome (MWS). Examination of all family members consisted of pure tone audiometry, otoscopy and genetic analysis. In addition, a selected group underwent speech audiometry, vestibulo-ocular examination, acoustic reflex testing and tests assessing loudness scaling, gap detection, difference limen for frequency and speech perception in noise. Linear regression analyses were performed on the audiometric data. Six clinically affected family members participated in this study and all were carriers of a p.Tyr859His mutation in the NLPR3 gene. Most affected family members reported bilateral, slowly progressive hearing impairment since childhood. Hearing impairment started at the high frequencies and the low- and mid-frequency threshold values deteriorated with advancing age. Annual threshold deterioration (ATD) ranged from 1.3 to 1.9 dB/year with the highest values at the lower frequencies. Longitudinal linear regression analysis demonstrated significant progression for a number of frequencies in five individuals. Speech recognition scores were clearly affected. However, these individuals tended to have higher speech recognition scores than presbyacusis patients at similar PTA(1,2,4 kHz) levels. The loudness growth curves were steeper than those found in individuals with normal hearing, except for one family member (individual IV:6). Suprathreshold measurements, such as difference limen for frequency (DL(f)), gap detection and particularly speech perception in noise were within the normal range or at least close to data obtained in two groups of patients with a so-called conductive type of hearing loss, situated in the cochlea. Hearing impairment in MWS is variable and shows resemblance to previously described intra-cochlear conductive hearing impairment. This could be helpful in elucidating the pathogenesis of hearing impairment in MWS. Other associated symptoms of MWS were mild and nonspecific in the present family. Therefore, even without any obvious syndromic features, MWS can be the cause of sensorineural hearing impairment, especially when combined with (mild) skin rash and musculoskeletal symptoms. An early diagnosis of MWS is essential to prevent irreversible damage from amyloidosis. The effect of IL-1ß inhibitors on hearing impairment is more controversial, but an early start of treatment seems to be essential. Therefore, our results are of importance in patient care and counselling.


Subject(s)
Audiometry, Pure-Tone , Audiometry, Speech , Auditory Perception/genetics , Carrier Proteins/genetics , Cryopyrin-Associated Periodic Syndromes/genetics , Hearing Loss/diagnosis , Mutation , Acoustic Stimulation , Adolescent , Adult , Auditory Threshold , Child , Child, Preschool , Cryopyrin-Associated Periodic Syndromes/complications , Cryopyrin-Associated Periodic Syndromes/drug therapy , DNA Mutational Analysis , Disease Progression , Female , Genetic Predisposition to Disease , Hearing Loss/genetics , Hearing Loss/physiopathology , Hearing Loss/psychology , Hearing Loss/therapy , Heredity , Humans , Interleukin 1 Receptor Antagonist Protein/therapeutic use , Linear Models , Loudness Perception , Male , Middle Aged , NLR Family, Pyrin Domain-Containing 3 Protein , Netherlands , Noise/adverse effects , Otoscopy , Pedigree , Perceptual Masking , Phenotype , Predictive Value of Tests , Reflex, Acoustic/genetics , Reflex, Vestibulo-Ocular/genetics , Speech Perception/genetics , Vestibular Function Tests , Young Adult
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