Wolfram syndrome: case report and review of the literature

Ann Ophthalmol (Skokie). 2007 Spring;39(1):53-5. doi: 10.1007/BF02697327.

Abstract

Wolfram syndrome (WFS) is a rare diffuse neurodegenerative disorder characterized by diabetes insipidus, diabetes mellitus, optic atrophy, deafness, and a wide variety of central nervous system abnormalities. Insulin-dependent diabetes mellitus with optic nerve atrophy is sufficient criteria for the diagnosis. WFS is a devastating disease for the patients and their families. This study emphasizes the need for careful evaluation of cases having insulin-dependent diabetes mellitus and optic atrophy.

Publication types

  • Case Reports
  • Review

MeSH terms

  • Adolescent
  • Deafness / complications
  • Deafness / diagnosis
  • Deafness / pathology
  • Diabetes Mellitus / diagnosis
  • Diabetes Mellitus / pathology
  • Female
  • Humans
  • Optic Atrophy / complications
  • Optic Atrophy / diagnosis
  • Optic Atrophy / pathology
  • Wolfram Syndrome / complications
  • Wolfram Syndrome / diagnosis*
  • Wolfram Syndrome / pathology