The Importance of Mitochondrial Disease Testing in Young Adults With New Onset Sensorineural Hearing Loss
Alaa Koleilat,
Gayla L. Poling,
Lisa A. Schimmenti
et al.
Abstract:Objectives:
Sensorineural hearing loss (SNHL) occurs commonly as part of mitochondriopathies and varies in severity and onset. In this study, we characterized hearing with specific consideration for hearing loss as a potential early indicator of mitochondrial disease (MD). We hypothesize that genetic testing at the earliest detection of SNHL may lead to an earlier MD diagnosis.
Design:
We reviewed the clinical and audiometric data of 49 patients undergo… Show more
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