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Case report of Usher's syndrome in two sisters--first reported case in Singapore.

Authors :
Chuah G
Quah BL
Chuah CT
Balakrishnan A
Source :
Singapore medical journal [Singapore Med J] 1998 Jan; Vol. 39 (1), pp. 27-9.
Publication Year :
1998

Abstract

A 28-year-old Chinese woman presented with poor night vision since childhood. Ocular examination showed pigmentary retinopathy and systemic examination revealed sensorineural hearing loss. Family history showed a similar condition in her youngest sister. Ocular and systemic examination of her sister showed similar findings. This is presented as the first case report of Usher's syndrome in Singapore. A general discussion of Usher's syndrome is also presented.

Details

Language :
English
ISSN :
0037-5675
Volume :
39
Issue :
1
Database :
MEDLINE
Journal :
Singapore medical journal
Publication Type :
Academic Journal
Accession number :
9557101