Keratitis Ichthyosis Deafness Syndrome and Communication Disorders: A Case Report

Authors: Sabarish A*, Arunraj K, Sachin N and Kavyashree S

DOI: 10.23880/pnboa-16000178

Volume 8, Issue 2

Abstract

Keratitis-Ichthyosis Deafness (KID) syndrome is an atypical genetic, multi-system disorder characterised by defects of corneas surface, thickened plaques of skin and sensorineural hearing impairment. As it is a multifaceted syndrome, children with KID require a comprehensive examination of all the affected systems, including continuous monitoring of speech and language abilities, as it is associated with sensorineural hearing impairment. However, the KID syndrome being a rare condition, the speech, language and hearing abilities are less explored. Thus, it is attempted to portray those speech, language and hearing abilities affected in them by describing a case report of a 5-year old child diagnosed with KID syndrome. This case report also highlighted on the importance of early identification and rehabilitation in such cases

Keywords: Kid Syndrome; Sensorineural Hearing Loss; Speech and Language; Communication Disorders

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