Waardenburg Syndrome ? A Rare Case with Facial Paralysis and Chronic Otitis Media

Alexander Raynov MD PhD

Abstract: Waardenburg syndrome is a rare inherited disease characterized by a varying degree of deafness, heterochromia of the iris, depigmentation of the skin and a white hair forelock. To our knowledge there are a few reports in the literature about the association of Waardenburg syndrome and facial paralysis. We present a case of 8 years old boy with a clinical history of chronic otitis media and facial paralysis.

Keywords: Waardenburg syndrome, facial paralysis, chronic otitis media, clinical case

How to Cite?: Alexander Raynov MD PhD, "Waardenburg Syndrome ? A Rare Case with Facial Paralysis and Chronic Otitis Media", Volume 4 Issue 5, May 2015, International Journal of Science and Research (IJSR), Pages: 64-66, https://www.ijsr.net/getabstract.php?paperid=SUB153995, DOI: https://dx.doi.org/10.21275/SUB153995