论文信息 - A syndrome of deaf-mutism associated with albinism showing dominant autosomal inheritance.

A syndrome of deaf-mutism associated with albinism showing dominant autosomal inheritance.

THE ASSOCIATION of deafness and albinism has been known for some time. Recently, renewed interest in this association has been revived by the publication of various pedigrees of the WVaardenburg syndrome (Waardenburg, 1951). It is the purpose of this communication to present a unique pedigree in which deaf-mutism and albinism are dominantly inherited and constantly associated. Mv attention was first focused on the association of albinism and deaf-mutism when, in the course of a routine pediatric practice, I examined an obviously albino newborn infant. The father insisted that this newborn was also deaf. Clinical examination confirmed the parent's impression. My curiosity was aroused and a more detailed genetic history was obtained. All affected members of this pedigree exhibit the following features:

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