Wolfram syndrome: diagnosis, management, and treatment

F Urano - Current diabetes reports, 2016 - Springer
Current diabetes reports, 2016Springer
Wolfram syndrome is a rare genetic disorder characterized by juvenile-onset diabetes
mellitus, diabetes insipidus, optic nerve atrophy, hearing loss, and neurodegeneration.
Although there are currently no effective treatments that can delay or reverse the
progression of Wolfram syndrome, the use of careful clinical monitoring and supportive care
can help relieve the suffering of patients and improve their quality of life. The prognosis of
this syndrome is currently poor, and many patients die prematurely with severe neurological …
Abstract
Wolfram syndrome is a rare genetic disorder characterized by juvenile-onset diabetes mellitus, diabetes insipidus, optic nerve atrophy, hearing loss, and neurodegeneration. Although there are currently no effective treatments that can delay or reverse the progression of Wolfram syndrome, the use of careful clinical monitoring and supportive care can help relieve the suffering of patients and improve their quality of life. The prognosis of this syndrome is currently poor, and many patients die prematurely with severe neurological disabilities, raising the urgency for developing novel treatments for Wolfram syndrome. In this article, we describe natural history and etiology, provide recommendations for diagnosis and clinical management, and introduce new treatments for Wolfram syndrome.
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