Bardet-Biedl Syndrome

Overview

Helpful information about Bardet-Biedl Syndrome. To learn more about this topic, click the World Articles tab. To find experts on this topic, click the Find Experts tab. To find books and DVDs you can purchase, click the Books & DVDs tab.

Is a:

Disease or Syndrome
Congenital Abnormality

Definition:

An autosomal recessive disorder characterized by retinitis pigmentosa; polydactyly; obesity; mental retardation; hypogenitalism; renal dysplasia; and short stature. This syndrome has been distinguished as a separate entity from laurence-moon syndrome. (From j med Genet 1997 Feb;34(2):92-8)

Synonyms:

Bardet Biedl Syndrome
Laurence Moon Bardet Biedl Syndrome
Laurence-Moon-Bardet-Biedl Syndrome
Syndrome, Bardet-Biedl
Syndrome, Laurence-Moon-Bardet-Biedl

Broader Topics:

Abnormalities, Multiple
Hypothalamic Diseases

Narrower Topics:

None

Possibly Related Topics:

List of topics based on word similarity