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  1. Aug 15, 2022 · Waardenburg syndrome is a genetic condition that affects the coloring (pigmentation) of your skin, hair and eyes. This condition can also cause hearing loss. In rare cases, Waardenburg syndrome can cause constipation or intestinal blockages. Treatment is available to alleviate symptoms but isn’t necessary for all types of the condition.

  2. Jan 8, 2018 · Waardenburg syndrome refers to several rare genetic conditions that cause hearing loss, changes in the color of the eyes, skin, and hair, and changes in the shape of the face. A broad nasal root ...

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  4. May 21, 2015 · Waardenburg syndrome is a genetic disorder that may be evident at birth (congenital). The range and severity of associated symptoms and findings may vary greatly from case to case. However, primary features often include distinctive facial abnormalities; unusually diminished coloration (pigmentation) of the hair, the skin, and/or the iris of ...

  5. Apr 24, 2024 · Waardenburg syndrome is a genetic disorder characterized by issues that can include patchy areas of depigmentation ( albinism) of the skin, eyes, and hair, congenital (from birth) deafness, and a specific structure and spacing of the eyes and nose. This syndrome affects both males and females and people of all ethnic backgrounds.

  6. Jun 5, 2017 · Waardenburg syndrome is a rare genetic condition that affects the color of a person’s skin, hair, and eyes. It can also cause hearing loss. There are four main types of Waardenburg syndrome.

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  7. Sep 20, 2022 · Waardenburg syndrome is a rare genetic condition that causes hearing problems and various bodily pigment changes. Symptoms include hearing loss, fused digits, and changes in the coloring of the hair, skin, and eyes. Other symptoms can include developmental delays and an unusually small head. Medical professionals often diagnose the condition by ...

  8. Waardenburg syndrome has multiple different types with some variations in symptoms, and symptoms can vary among those with the same type. The two features consistent across all types of Waardenburg syndrome are some degree of congenital sensorineural hearing loss and some degree of pigmentation deficiencies, most consistently in the eyes.

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