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GTR Home > Conditions/Phenotypes > Autosomal dominant nonsyndromic hearing loss 7

Summary

Autosomal dominant deafness-7 (DFNA7) is a form of progressive sensorineural hearing loss with highly variable age at onset and severity, even within families. The age at onset ranges from congenital to mid-adulthood. Some patients may have associated vertigo (summary by Wesdorp et al., 2018). [from OMIM]

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2 tests are in the database for this condition.

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  • Also known as: DFNA7, LMX1, LMX1.1, LMX1A
    Summary: LIM homeobox transcription factor 1 alpha

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