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Autosomal recessive nonsyndromic hearing loss 1A

Synonyms
Connexin 26 deafness; DFNB 1 Nonsyndromic Hearing Loss and Deafness; Deafness nonsyndromic, Connexin 26 linked; Deafness, autosomal recessive 1A; GJB6-Related DFNB 1 Nonsyndromic Hearing Loss and Deafness; Nonsyndromic Hearing Loss and Deafness, DFNB1

Summary

Excerpted from the GeneReview: GJB2-Related Autosomal Recessive Nonsyndromic Hearing Loss
GJB2-related autosomal recessive nonsyndromic hearing loss (GJB2-AR NSHL) is the most common genetic cause of congenital (present at birth) severe-to-profound non-progressive sensorineural hearing loss in many world populations. In countries where available, newborn hearing screening (NBHS) typically identifies severe-to-profound hearing loss. GJB2-AR NSHL can also be mild to moderate and is usually not progressive; however, it can progress. Congenital mild-to-moderate GJB2-AR NSHL is not detected by NBHS. GJB2-AR NSHL has no related systemic findings.
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Authors:
Richard JH Smith
Hela Azaiez
Kevin Booth
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  • Also known as: BAPS, CX26, DFNA3, DFNA3A, DFNB1, DFNB1A, HID, KID, NSRD1, PPK, GJB2
    Summary: gap junction protein beta 2

  • Also known as: CX31, DFNA2, DFNA2B, EKV, EKVP1, GJB3
    Summary: gap junction protein beta 3

  • Also known as: CX30, DFNA3, DFNA3B, DFNB1B, ECTD2, ED2, EDH, HED, HED2, GJB6
    Summary: gap junction protein beta 6

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Practice guidelines

  • NICE, 2019
    Cochlear implants for children and adults with severe to profound deafness (2019 Update)
  • NICE, 2009
    National Institute for Health and Clinical Excellence, Cochlear implants for children and adults with severe to profound deafness, 2009 [See 2019 Update, TA566]

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