Jones syndrome

Jones syndrome
Other names
  • Gingival fibromatosis with progressive deafness
  • GFD
  • Gingival fibromatosis with sensorineural hearing loss
  • Familial gingival fibromatosis associated with progressive deafness
Frequency0.0001%

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.

Epidemiology

Fewer than 100 cases have been published. According to Orphanet, it has been reported in two families.

Treatment

Due to the condition's rarity, there are no treatment guidelines.

References

  1. ↑ "Jones syndrome | Genetic and Rare Diseases Information Center (GARD) – an NCATS Program". Archived from the original on 2021-09-11. Retrieved 2021-09-11.
  2. ↑ "Jones syndrome". NORD (National Organization for Rare Disorders). Retrieved 2021-09-11.
  3. ↑ 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, retrieved 2021-09-11
  4. ↑ RESERVED, INSERM US14-- ALL RIGHTS. "Orphanet: Gingival fibromatosis progressive deafness syndrome". www.orpha.net. Retrieved 2021-09-13.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: numeric names: authors list (link)
  5. ↑ "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.