MEDICAL REPORTS

Syndromic hearing loss

Syndromic hearing loss is characterised by auditory impairment accompanied by additional medical anomalies that manifest in various parts of the body. Among children with genetic underpinnings for their hearing loss, roughly 20% exhibit associated medical findings beyond their auditory challenges. A thorough assessment is imperative for syndromic sensorineural hearing loss (SNHL), which stems from complications related to the vestibulocochlear nerve. Familial associations and medical histories may suggest hereditary patterns, necessitating DNA testing for immediate family members to pinpoint specific genetic traits within the family.