Deafness, Autosomal Recessive 1a; Dfnb1a

Description

An autosomal recessive disorder caused by mutations in the GJB2 gene, encoding gap junction beta-2 protein. The condition is characterized by profound sensorineural hearing loss and may be associated with vestibular dysfunction.

Clinical Features

Phenotypes and symptoms related to Deafness, Autosomal Recessive 1a; Dfnb1a

  • Hearing impairment
  • Sensorineural hearing impairment
  • Peripheral neuropathy
  • Retinopathy
  • Vertigo
  • Vestibular dysfunction

Incidence and onset information

— Currently we don't have prevalence information about this disease (Not enough data available about incidence and published cases.)
No data available about the known clinical features onset.

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Deafness, Autosomal Recessive 1a; Dfnb1a Recommended genes panels

Panel Name, Specifity and genes Tested/covered
GJB2 Deletion/Duplication Analysis.

By Baylor Miraca Genetics Laboratories (United States).

GJB2
Specificity
100 %
Genes
34 %
GJB2 Deletion/Duplication Analysis (Prenatal Diagnosis).

By Baylor Miraca Genetics Laboratories (United States).

GJB2
Specificity
100 %
Genes
34 %
GJB2 Sequence Analysis.

By Baylor Miraca Genetics Laboratories (United States).

GJB2
Specificity
100 %
Genes
34 %
GJB2 Sequence Analysis (Familial Mutation/Variant Analysis).

By Baylor Miraca Genetics Laboratories (United States).

GJB2
Specificity
100 %
Genes
34 %
GJB2 Sequence Analysis (Prenatal Diagnosis).

By Baylor Miraca Genetics Laboratories (United States).

GJB2
Specificity
100 %
Genes
34 %
GeneAware Complete Panel Version 2 (Female).

By Baylor Miraca Genetics Laboratories (United States).

RMRP, BCS1L, SACS, BLM, SGCA, SGCB, SGCG, SGSH, SLC12A6, SLC17A5, SLC22A5, SLC25A13, SLC25A15, SLC26A2, SLC35A3, SLC7A7, SMN1, SMPD1, BTD, BTK , (...)

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Specificity
2 %
Genes
67 %
GeneAware Complete Panel Version 2 (Male).

By Baylor Miraca Genetics Laboratories (United States).

RMRP, BCS1L, SACS, BLM, SGCA, SGCB, SGCG, SGSH, SLC12A6, SLC17A5, SLC22A5, SLC25A13, SLC25A15, SLC26A2, SLC35A3, SLC7A7, SMN1, SMPD1, BTD, TGM1 , (...)

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Specificity
2 %
Genes
67 %
Connexin 26 DNA Sequencing Test.

By Athena Diagnostics Inc (United States).

GJB2
Specificity
100 %
Genes
34 %

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