Boltshauser Syndrome

Boltshauser Syndrome: Introduction

Boltshauser Syndrome: Boltshauser Syndrome is a rare condition reported in a few generations in one family. The condition is characterized by paralysis of the vocal cords, deafness and movement problems. More detailed information about the symptoms, causes, and treatments of Boltshauser Syndrome is available below.

Symptoms of Boltshauser Syndrome

• Sensorineural hearing loss - slow progressing
• Normal hearing in some cases
• Progressive hearing impairment
• Vocal cord paralysis
• Mild motor neuropathy
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Wrongly Diagnosed with Boltshauser Syndrome?

• Failure to diagnose Boltshauser Syndrome
• Hidden causes of Boltshauser Syndrome (possibly wrongly diagnosed)
• Undiagnosed: Boltshauser Syndrome

Causes of Boltshauser Syndrome

• The condition appears to be inherited in an autosomal dominant pattern
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More information about causes of Boltshauser Syndrome:

• Underlying causes of Boltshauser Syndrome

Boltshauser Syndrome: Research Doctors & Specialists

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• Ear, Nose & Throat Specialists:
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Prognosis for Boltshauser Syndrome

Prognosis for Boltshauser Syndrome: The onset, progression, severity and type of symptoms can vary considerably from case to case but most cases cause a high degree of disability. Hearing loss tends to start in early childhood and progresses slowly. Muscle weakness and wasting tends to affect the hands first, then the legs and eventually spreads up the limbs.

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Boltshauser Syndrome: Broader Related Topics

• Speech and communications conditions
• Throat conditions
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Types of Boltshauser Syndrome

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