Significant Mendelian genetic contribution to pediatric mild-to-moderate hearing loss and its comprehensive diagnostic approach.
Bong Jik KimDoo-Yi OhJin Hee HanJayoung OhMin Young KimHye-Rim ParkJungirl SeokSung-Dong ChoSang-Yeon LeeYoonjoong KimMarge CarandangIn Sun KwonSeungmin LeeJeong Hun JangYun-Hoon ChoungSejoon LeeHakmin LeeSang Mee HwangByung Yoon ChoiPublished in: Genetics in medicine : official journal of the American College of Medical Genetics (2020)
Approximately two-thirds of sporadic pediatric mild-to-moderate SNHL have a clear Mendelian genetic etiology, and one-third is associated with CNVs involving STRC. Based on this, we propose a new guideline for molecular diagnosis of these children.