February 21, 2010
Is it possible for someone to have two different syndromes that both caused her deafness?
Mackenzie asked:
Whenever someone does a report on me for the newspapers or talking about me to someone else, they would say that I have Mondini Syndrome, which is where the cochlear in my inner ear is malformed.
But if you were to talk to my doctors, they would say that I have Pendred Syndrome, which is where my thyroid gland produces abnormal levels of thyroid hormones stuff.
They both are major contributors to the causes of deafness among people.
Whenever someone does a report on me for the newspapers or talking about me to someone else, they would say that I have Mondini Syndrome, which is where the cochlear in my inner ear is malformed.
But if you were to talk to my doctors, they would say that I have Pendred Syndrome, which is where my thyroid gland produces abnormal levels of thyroid hormones stuff.
They both are major contributors to the causes of deafness among people.
I’m really confused.
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abijann @ 9:04 am
From what I found…the Pendred syndrome is a problem with the thyroid, because a goiter may form in up to 75% of cases. However, they believe it may show an abnormality of the inner ear known as Mondini dysplasia (syndrome).
If you read here, it connects the two:
Here are more links on the Pendred syndrome:
Here are a couple more links on the Montini syndrome:
I hope this is of some help. The Mondini dysplasia is common…the Pendred syndrome is not…therefore, the newpapers have listed the wrong diagnosis you received.
I would ask the doctor if this is possible
with you to have the mondini dysplasia…if
he saw this on your tests he has done.