Other conditions that might have Otosclerosis as a complication may, potentially, be an underlying cause of Otosclerosis. Our database lists the following as having Otosclerosis as a complication of that condition:
Conditions listing Otosclerosis as a symptom may also be potential underlying causes of Otosclerosis. Our database lists the following as having Otosclerosis as a symptom of that condition:
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Otosclerosis appears to result from a genetic factor transmitted as an autosomal dominant trait; many patients report family histories of hearing loss (excluding presbycusis). Pregnancy may trigger onset of this condition.
Otosclerosis occurs in at least 10% of the U.S. population. It’s three times more prev-alent in females than in males, usually affecting people between ages 15 and 30. Whites are most susceptible.
Source: Professional Guide to Diseases (Eighth Edition), 2005
Otosclerosis appears to result from a genetic factor transmitted as an autosomal dominant trait; many patients report family histories of hearing loss (excluding presbycusis). Pregnancy may trigger the onset of this condition.
Source: Handbook of Diseases, 2003
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