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Early diagnosis of Usher syndrome in children.
Trans Am Ophthalmol Soc. 2000; 98:237-42; discussion 243-5.TA

Abstract

PURPOSE

To screen severe to profound, preverbal hearing-impaired children for Usher syndrome by ophthalmologic examinations, including electroretinographic testing. These patients are especially good candidates for early cochlear implants, which will improve listening and spoken language skills.

METHODS

Consecutive patients over 2 years of age, given a diagnosis of severe to profound, preverbal hearing loss, were screened for Usher syndrome by a complete ophthalmologic examination including an electroretinogram.

RESULTS

Five of 48 patients screened (10.4%) were diagnosed with Usher syndrome and received cochlear implants.

CONCLUSION

All children with severe to profound, preverbal sensorineural hearing loss should be screened for Usher syndrome by ophthalmologic examination including electroretinogram.

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Authors+Show Affiliations

Mets MB
Division of Ophthalmology, Northwestern University Medical School, Chicago, USA.
Young NM
No affiliation info available
Pass A
No affiliation info available
Lasky JB
No affiliation info available

MeSH

AudiologyChildChild, PreschoolCochlear ImplantsElectroretinographyGenes, RecessiveHearing Loss, SensorineuralHumansOphthalmologyPhysical ExaminationReflex, Vestibulo-OcularRetinitis PigmentosaSyndromeVision Disorders

Pub Type(s)

Case Reports
Journal Article
Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't

Language

eng

PubMed ID

11190026

Citation

Mets, M B., et al. "Early Diagnosis of Usher Syndrome in Children." Transactions of the American Ophthalmological Society, vol. 98, 2000, pp. 237-42; discussion 243-5.
Mets MB, Young NM, Pass A, et al. Early diagnosis of Usher syndrome in children. Trans Am Ophthalmol Soc. 2000;98:237-42; discussion 243-5.
Mets, M. B., Young, N. M., Pass, A., & Lasky, J. B. (2000). Early diagnosis of Usher syndrome in children. Transactions of the American Ophthalmological Society, 98, 237-42; discussion 243-5.
Mets MB, et al. Early Diagnosis of Usher Syndrome in Children. Trans Am Ophthalmol Soc. 2000;98:237-42; discussion 243-5. PubMed PMID: 11190026.
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