Jones syndrome
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| Jones syndrome | |
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| Other names: Gingival fibromatosis with progressive deafness GFD Gingival fibromatosis with sensorineural hearing loss Familial gingival fibromatosis associated with progressive deafness[1] | |
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| a,b) Frontal and lateral view of the gingival enlargement | |
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Jones syndrome is an extremely rare disorder characterized by gingival fibromatosis and sensorineural hearing loss. The condition is an inherited but the underlying genetic cause is currently unknown.[2]
Fewer than 100 cases have been published.[3] According to Orphanet, it has been reported in two families.[4]
Due to the condition's rarity, there are no treatment guidelines.[5]
References
- ↑ "Jones syndrome | Genetic and Rare Diseases Information Center (GARD) – an NCATS Program". Archived from the original on 2022-05-24. Retrieved 2023-11-03.
- ↑ "Jones syndrome". NORD (National Organization for Rare Disorders). Archived from the original on 2021-09-11. Retrieved 2021-09-11.
- ↑ Bissonnette, Bruno; Luginbuehl, Igor; Marciniak, Bruno; Dalens, Bernard J. (2006), "Jones Syndrome", Syndromes: Rapid Recognition and Perioperative Implications, New York, NY: The McGraw-Hill Companies, archived from the original on 2023-11-07, retrieved 2021-09-11
- ↑ RESERVED, INSERM US14-- ALL RIGHTS. "Orphanet: Gingival fibromatosis progressive deafness syndrome". www.orpha.net. Archived from the original on 2021-09-13. Retrieved 2021-09-13.
- ↑ "Jones syndrome | Genetic and Rare Diseases Information Center (GARD) – an NCATS Program". rarediseases.info.nih.gov. Archived from the original on 2021-09-11. Retrieved 2021-09-13.
