Characterization of otological examination, acumetry, tympanometry and stapedial reflex in people with Waardenburg syndrome

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WAARDENBURG SYNDROME, HEARING LOSS, PHYSICAL EXAMINATION.

Abstract

Introduction: waardenburg syndrome is defined as a genetic entity with highly variable expression, with a pleiotropic effect characterized by congenital sensorineural hearing loss and craniofacial dysmorphic features.

Objective: to characterize the results of physical examination, tympanometry, and the stapedial reflex for the topographic diagnosis of hearing loss in individuals affected by Waardenburg syndrome.

Methods: a longitudinal, descriptive, observational study was conducted with a clinical and epidemiological approach. Descriptive statistics were used to analyze the results.

Results: the most relevant results were a normal tympanic membrane and Lucae triad, type A curves in tympanometry, and an absence of the stapedial reflex in the hearing-impaired ears.

Conclusions: these results allowed us to rule out conductive hearing loss, a vital aspect in the topographic study of hearing loss in Waardenburg syndrome.

 

 

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2025-06-27

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Castro-Pérez F, Pacheco-Valdés I, Otaño-Lima AM, Cordoves-Jeres ML, Amador-Miranda D. Characterization of otological examination, acumetry, tympanometry and stapedial reflex in people with Waardenburg syndrome. Rev Ciencias Médicas [Internet]. 2025 Jun. 27 [cited 2025 Dec. 8];29(1):e6594. Available from: https://revcmpinar.sld.cu/index.php/publicaciones/article/view/6594

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