Fahad Al wadani Author
Subjects of specialization
Affiliation
Strabismus, Visual Impairment
Departments of Ophthalmology, King Faisal University, Saudi Arabia
Fahad Al wadani is an ophthalmologist at Department of Ophthalmology, King Faisal University, Saudi Arabia and has a great experience. He does have articles publication with his name in various field of ophthalmology. He is a recipient of many awards and grants for her valuable contributions and discoveries in major area of research.
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Author(s): Fahad Al wadani
Waardenburg syndrome (WS) is a rare autosomal dominant disorder characterized by congenital hearing loss, dystonia canthorum and hair and skin pigmentary disturbances. Depending on additional symptoms, WS is classified into four types which are WS1, WS2, WS3 and WS4. While WS1 and WS3 are attributed to mutations in PAX3, WS2 is heterogeneous, being caused by mutations in the microphthalmia-associated transcription factor gene in some but not all affected families. WS4 is attributed to mutations in the endothelin-3 or the endothelin-B receptor genes and SOX10 gene. Waardenburg syndrome (WS) type I is a nonprogressive auditory-pigmentary disorder comprising congenital sensorineura... view moreĀ»