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Which among the following is a rare autosomal recessive disease that manifests with DI, diabetes mellitus, optic atrophy, and deafness (DIDMOAD)?

Which among the following is a rare autosomal recessive disease that manifests with DI, diabetes mellitus, optic atrophy, and deafness (DIDMOAD)? Correct Answer Wolfram’s syndrome

DI, diabetes mellitus, optic atrophy, and deafness (DIDMOAD) causes a rare disease known as Wolfram’s syndrome. This is an inherited autosomal recessive disorder that has severe impacts. The defects in the WFS1 gene can be used to detect this genetic disorder.

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