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Wolfram syndrome 1

Wolfram syndrome is generally characterized by diabetes insipidus, diabetes mellitus, optic atrophy, and deafness. This form is caused by WFS1 mutations and exhibits an autosomal recessive pattern of inheritance.

Systematic

Wolfram syndrome
Diabetes insipidus and mellitus with optic atrophy and deafness
Wolfram syndrome 1
WFS1
Wolfram syndrome 2

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OMIM.ORG article

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