CHARGE Syndrome — Research Summary
Printed from RareWays (rareways.com.au) on 5 April 2026
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5 Most Recent Research Articles
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Cochlear Implantation Via Extended Endaural Incision in a Patient With Congenital Ear Malformation.
Fukuda Kohei et al. — Otology & neurotology : official publication of the American Otological Society, American Neurotology Society [and] European Academy of Otology and Neurotology (1 April 2026)
https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/41557454/
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Evaluation of cochlear angular orientation in patients with CHARGE syndrome.
Eroğlu Ergin et al. — European archives of oto-rhino-laryngology : official journal of the European Federation of Oto-Rhino-Laryngological Societies (EUFOS) : affiliated with the German Society for Oto-Rhino-Laryngology - Head and Neck Surgery (20 March 2026)
https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/41862720/
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A three generation family with VACTERL association is found to have a rare form of diamond-blackfan anaemia.
Leshchynska Iryna et al. — European journal of human genetics : EJHG (18 March 2026)
https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/41851260/
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Anxiety and obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD) in adults with CHARGE syndrome.
Madhavan-Brown Shanti A et al. — Journal of neurodevelopmental disorders (2 March 2026)
https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/41765890/
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Congenital hyperinsulinism in an individual with CHARGE syndrome and a pathogenic
Ibeas Consuelo et al. — JCEM case reports (1 March 2026)
https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/41743177/
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CHARGE Syndrome
CHARGE syndrome is caused by mutations in the CHD7 gene and affects multiple organ systems including the eyes (coloboma), heart, choanae, growth, genitalia, and ears. It occurs in approximately 1 in 10,000 births. The name is an acronym for its key features. Early intervention and specialist care are essential.
Most Recent Research
INTRODUCTION: In our previous report, we described a surgical technique for cochlear implantation in canal wall down (CWD) ears. Specifically, this involved extending the endaural incision superiorly, harvesting a large temporal fascia flap, completely removing the tympanic epithelium, inserting the electrode array, obliterating the middle ear cavity with the temporal fascia flap, and sealing the external auditory canal with a tragal cartilage plug. This report details the safe application of this technique in a patient with severe ear malformation and suspected CHARGE syndrome, supplemented with a brief literature review. CASE PRESENTATION: The patient was a 28-year-old woman with malformations of the auricle, middle ear, and inner ear, as well as patent ductus arteriosus, amblyopia, and mild intellectual disability.Temporal bone CT revealed significant inferior displacement of the emissary vein, precluding standard electrode insertion via the posterior tympanotomy approach to the round window. We therefore applied our previously reported technique to this malformed ear without prior surgical history. Sequential bilateral implantation was performed. METHODS AND RESULTS: Surgical duration was 96 minutes (right) and 167 minutes (left). Wide bony exposure via CWD facilitated uneventful electrode insertion bilaterally, with minimal bleeding. Postoperative sound-field aided thresholds were favorable at 35 dB (right) and 38.3 dB (left). Speech discrimination scores were 90% at 60 dB (right) and 0% (left). CONCLUSION: The cochlear implantation technique for CWD ears was safely adapted to this patient with congenital malformation. This approach represents a viable surgical option for cases with severe malformations such as CHARGE syndrome.
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