Jones syndrome
Other names
  • Gingival fibromatosis with progressive deafness
  • GFD
  • Gingival fibromatosis with sensorineural hearing loss
  • Familial gingival fibromatosis associated with progressive deafness[1]

Jones syndrome is an extremely rare disorder characterized by gingival fibromatosis and sensorineural hearing loss. The condition is an inherited but the underlying genetic cause is currently unknown.[2]

Epidemiology

Fewer than 100 cases have been published.[3] According to Orphanet, it has been reported in two families.[4]

Treatment

Due to the condition's rarity, there are no treatment guidelines.[5]

References

  1. ↑ "Jones syndrome | Genetic and Rare Diseases Information Center (GARD) – an NCATS Program".
  2. ↑ "Jones syndrome". NORD (National Organization for Rare Disorders). Retrieved 2021-09-11.
  3. ↑ Bissonnette, Bruno; Luginbuehl, Igor; Marciniak, Bruno; Dalens, Bernard J. (2006), "Jones Syndrome", Syndromes: Rapid Recognition and Perioperative Implications, New York, NY: The McGraw-Hill Companies, retrieved 2021-09-11
  4. ↑ RESERVED, INSERM US14-- ALL RIGHTS. "Orphanet: Gingival fibromatosis progressive deafness syndrome". www.orpha.net. Retrieved 2021-09-13.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: numeric names: authors list (link)
  5. ↑ "Jones syndrome | Genetic and Rare Diseases Information Center (GARD) – an NCATS Program". rarediseases.info.nih.gov. Retrieved 2021-09-13.
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