Genetic Underpinnings and Audiological Characteristics in Children With Unilateral Sensorineural Hearing Loss.

Chen-Yu LeePei-Hsuan LinYu-Ting ChiangCheng-Yu TsaiShu-Yu YangYou-Mei ChenChao-Hsuan LiChun-Yi LuTien-Chen LiuChuan-Jen HsuPei-Lung ChenJacob Shujui HsuChen-Chi Wu

Published in: Otolaryngology--head and neck surgery : official journal of American Academy of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery (2023)

Genetic underpinnings can contribute to approximately 20% of childhood USNHL, and different genotypes are associated with various audiological features. These findings highlight the utility of genetic examinations in guiding the diagnosis, counseling, and treatment of USNHL in children.

Keyphrases

genome wide
young adults
copy number
dna methylation
gene expression
human immunodeficiency virus
hiv infected