What Is Muckle Wells Syndrome?

Muckle-Wells syndrome [Also known by the names of  UDA (Urticaria Deafness Amyloidosis) syndrome   is a rare autosomal dominant disease which results in

  • Sensorineural deafness
  • Recurrent hives
  • Amyloidosis - A disease where abnormal deposition of amyloid occurs in various organs.
  • Fevers
  • Painful joints (arthritis)

MWS was first described in 1962 by Thomas James Muckle and Michael Vernon Wells. It is rare disorder and exact incidence is not known. [Read more...]