A Novel Mutation in SLC26A4 Causes Nonsyndromic Autosomal Recessive Hearing Impairment

Conclusions: Screening for SLC26A4 mutations may identify the genetic causes of hearing loss in patients bearing heterozygous mutations in GJB2. Hypothesis: SLC26A4 coding mutations are genetic causes for nonsyndromic HI in patients bearing heterozygous GJB2 35delG mutations.
Source: Otology and Neurotology - Category: ENT & OMF Tags: Sensorineural Hearing Loss and Tinnitus Source Type: research