Waardenburg syndrome type 1: A case report

Abbour, Anass and Fatoiki, Fatima Zahra El and Hali, Fouzia and Chiheb, Soumiya (2025) Waardenburg syndrome type 1: A case report. World Journal of Advanced Research and Reviews, 25 (1). pp. 1399-1401. ISSN 25819615

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Abstract

Waardenburg syndrome (WS) is an autosomal dominant disorder caused by mutations in genes involved in the development of neural crest cells, affecting pigmentation, hearing, and craniofacial structures. This article presents a case of a 2-year-old girl diagnosed with WS type 1, who exhibited key characteristics such as a white forelock, heterochromia iridum, and dystopia canthorum, without hearing loss or other systemic abnormalities. The absence of hearing impairment does not exclude the diagnosis as this case highlights the variability in clinical presentation, making a comprehensive approach crucial for diagnosis and management. This case emphasizes also the need for early assessment, ongoing audiological monitoring, and multidisciplinary care to improve the patient’s quality of life.

Item Type: Article
Uncontrolled Keywords: Waardenburg syndrome; White forelock; Heterochromia iridum; Dystopia canthorum
Subjects: Q Science > Q Science (General)
R Medicine > R Medicine (General)
Depositing User: Editor WJARR
Date Deposited: 10 Jul 2025 16:09
Last Modified: 10 Jul 2025 16:09
URI: https://eprint.scholarsrepository.com/id/eprint/269

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