Waardenburg syndrome (WS) is a hereditary, congenital disorder thought to be a variant of albinism (deficiency of pigmentation). Findings include widely spaced inner corners (canthi) of the eyes; defects in hair, skin, and iris pigmentation; and congenital sensorineural deafness. Two clinical types of WS have been identified. There is controversy regarding the existence of a Type III WS.
One of several related autosomally transmitted syndromes that may produce skin, neurological, ophthalmic, and auditory deficits.