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Laurence-Moon Syndrome  

Type

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Definition

  • An autosomal recessive condition characterized by hypogonadism; spinocerebellar degeneration; MENTAL RETARDATION; RETINITIS PIGMENTOSA; and OBESITY. This syndrome was previously referred to as Laurence-Moon-Biedl syndrome until BARDET-BIEDL SYNDROME was identified as a distinct entity. (From N Engl J Med. 1989 Oct 12;321(15):1002-9)

Entry terms

  • Laurence-Moon-Biedl Syndrome

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http://data.loterre.fr/ark:/67375/JVR-ZLB73PV9-8

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