Alezzandrini syndrome
Alezzandrini syndrome is a rare dermatological condition characterized by a combination of sensorineural hearing loss, vitiligo, and poliosis. The syndrome was first described by the Argentine dermatologist Gustavo Alezzandrini in 1951.
Pronunciation
Alezzandrini syndrome: /əˌlɛz.ənˈdriː.ni sɪnˈdroʊm/
Etymology
The syndrome is named after the Argentine dermatologist Gustavo Alezzandrini, who first described the condition in 1951.
Symptoms
The primary symptoms of Alezzandrini syndrome include:
- Sensorineural hearing loss: A type of hearing loss in which the root cause lies in the inner ear or sensory organ (cochlea and associated structures) or the vestibulocochlear nerve (cranial nerve VIII).
- Vitiligo: A long-term skin condition characterized by patches of the skin losing their pigment.
- Poliosis: A condition that results in white or gray hair.
Related Terms
- Dermatology: The branch of medicine dealing with the skin, nails, hair and its diseases.
- Sensorineural hearing loss: A type of hearing loss, or deafness, in which the root cause lies in the inner ear or sensory organ.
- Vitiligo: A long-term skin condition characterized by patches of the skin losing their pigment.
- Poliosis: A condition that results in white or gray hair.
See Also
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Alezzandrini syndrome
- Wikipedia's article - Alezzandrini syndrome
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