International Journal of Research and Scientific Innovation (IJRSI)
Case Report of a Patient with Waardenburg Syndrome
Published June 6, 2026 • Vol. 13, Issue 5, pp. 1949–1952Open Access
DOI: 10.51244/IJRSI.2026.1305000177
Abstract
Objective: Waardenburg Syndrome (WS) is a very rare condition and sparsely reported in the African Continent. WS causes significant morbidity, especially regarding Congenital Hearing Loss.
Case: A 10-year-old girl reported to our clinic with congenital hearing loss and the inability to speak. The girl also had a patch of white hair on the front and deep blue eyes. An Otoacoustic Emission (OAE) test and High-Resolution CT of the Temporal bone were done. Congenital Hearing loss was confirmed, and counselling was done for the child to develop alternative communication methods.
Keywords: Paediatrics. Otorhinolaryngology.
| Journal | International Journal of Research and Scientific Innovation (IJRSI) |
|---|---|
| ISSN | 2321-2705 |
| Volume / Issue | Volume 13, Issue 5 |
| Pages | 1949–1952 |
| Publication date | June 6, 2026 |
| DOI | 10.51244/IJRSI.2026.1305000177 |
| Publisher | RSIS International |
| License | Open Access |
How to cite this article
Sajida H. Dhalla, & Mohamed R. Sachedina (2026). Case Report of a Patient with Waardenburg Syndrome. International Journal of Research and Scientific Innovation (IJRSI), 13(5), 1949-1952. https://doi.org/10.51244/IJRSI.2026.1305000177
BibTeX
@article{Sajida2026,
title = {Case Report of a Patient with Waardenburg Syndrome},
author = {Sajida H. Dhalla and Mohamed R. Sachedina},
journal = {International Journal of Research and Scientific Innovation (IJRSI)},
volume = {13},
number = {5},
pages = {1949--1952},
year = {2026},
doi = {10.51244/IJRSI.2026.1305000177},
publisher = {RSIS International}
}