Waardenburg syndrome (WS) is a common genetic cause of syndromic hearing loss, accounting for 2-5% of congenital cases. It is characterized by hearing impairment and pigmentation abnormalities in the skin, hair, and eyes. Seven genes are associated with WS:
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