Clinical Genetics of Otolaryngology

Author: Xie Dinghua
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Publication Date: 2002-10-01
Features: The Clinical Genetics of Otolaryngology is a specialized book on genetics in the field of otolaryngology. From the perspective of clinical genetics, it combines the latest research advancements in medical genetics both domestically and internationally, taking advancement, practicality, and simplicity as its starting point. The book comprehensively and systematically introduces genetic diseases in otolaryngology. The entire book is divided into ten chapters: Conclusion, Basic Knowledge of Genetics, Genetic Counseling and Diagnosis and Gene Therapy of Genetic Diseases, Bioinformatics, Common Chromosome Disorders Associated with Otolaryngological Abnormalities, Genetic Ear Diseases, Genetic Nasal Diseases, Genetic Pharyngeal Diseases, Genetic Laryngeal Diseases, and Genetic Neck Diseases. In the last five chapters, both single-gene and polygenic genetic diseases are included. The introduction of each disease generally includes a brief overview, OMIM number, mode of inheritance, genes, clinical manifestations, and principles of diagnosis and treatment. The content focuses on clinical genetics, incorporating the latest advancements in basic research. It is both rich and novel, as well as simple and practical, serving as an important reference and tool book for clinical and basic researchers in otolaryngology, clinical genetics, and medical genetics.