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Summary

An atypical form of Usher syndrome, here designated type IV (USH4), is an autosomal recessive disorder characterized by late onset of retinitis pigmentosa and usually late-onset of progressive sensorineural hearing loss without vestibular involvement (summary by Khateb et al., 2018). For a discussion of genetic heterogeneity of Usher syndrome, see 276900. [from OMIM]

Available tests

10 tests are in the database for this condition.

Genes See tests for all associated and related genes

  • Also known as: USH4, ARSG
    Summary: arylsulfatase G

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