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2732 Olivopontocerebellar atrophy-deafness syndrome

definition

Olivopontocerebellar atrophy-deafness syndrome is characterised by infancy-onset olivopontocerebellar atrophy, sensorineural deafness and speech impairment. It has been described in less than 15 children. Most cases were sporadic, but autosomal recessive inheritance was suggested in three cases.