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Waardenburg syndrome

ORPHA:3440· ICD-10 E70.3

Definition

A rare genetic multiple congenital anomalies characterized by deafness and defects in neural crest-derived structures, including pigmentation anomalies of the eyes, hair, and skin. Four clinical phenotypes are associated with the term ''Waardenburg syndrome'' (WS).

Prevalence
1-9 / 1 000 000
Inheritance
Autosomal dominant, Autosomal recessive
Age of onset
Infancy, Neonatal