Waardenburg syndrome and myelomeningocele in a family.
We report the first family with Waardenburg syndrome type 1 and myelomeningocele in which more than one subject was affected with both disorders. The possible association is discussed. Prenatal screening for myelomeningocele is suggested for a family with Waardenburg syndrome type 1.
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Department of Pediatrics, UMDNJ, Newark 07103.
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D002675:Child, Preschool; D002889:Chromosomes, Human, Pair 2; D005192:Family Health; D005260:Female; D006201:Hair Diseases / Q000150:complications / Q000235:genetics; D006311:Hearing Disorders / Q000150:complications / Q000235:genetics; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D008591:Meningomyelocele / Q000150:complications / Q000235:genetics*; D010375:Pedigree; D014849:Waardenburg Syndrome / Q000150:complications / Q000235:genetics*