| Literature DB >> 7769945 |
L Pakarinen1, S Karjalainen, K O Simola, P Laippala, H Kaitalo.
Abstract
Usher's syndrome, type 3 (USH3) is characterized by progressive hearing loss. Usher's syndrome, type 3 has been supposed to be rare, occurring in 2% to 4% of all patients with Usher's syndrome. In a nationwide study we collected data on 229 patients with Usher's syndrome in Finland. Definite cases of USH3 were found in 30 (13%) of the 229 patients. An additional 61 patients had clinical evidence of earlier progression of their hearing impairment. We suggest that 91 (40%) of the 229 patients with Usher's syndrome represent cases of USH3.Entities:
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Year: 1995 PMID: 7769945 DOI: 10.1288/00005537-199506000-00010
Source DB: PubMed Journal: Laryngoscope ISSN: 0023-852X Impact factor: 3.325