What is Deafness progressive cataract autosomal dominant?
• Deafness progressive cataract autosomal dominant: A rare dominantly inherited disorder characterized by deafness and progressive cataracts. The deafness is caused by degeneration of a part of the inner ear . The hearing loss can start in the 3rd decade of life and cataracts occur before the 5th decade. Ophanet, a consortium of European partners, currently defines a condition rare when it affects 1 person per 2,000. They list Deafness progressive cataract autosomal dominant as a “rare disease”.
