UMDS LMBBS Information for healthcare professionals involved in the care of Laurence-Moon-Bardet-Biedl Syndrome patients and for parents or relatives seeking http://tmsyn.wc.ask.com/r?t=an&s=hb&uid=24312681243126812&sid=343126
Laurence Moon Syndrome laurencemoon syndrome is a rare inherited disorder characterized by diminishedhormone production by the testes or ovaries (hypogonadism), progressive loss http://www.bchealthguide.org/kbase/nord/nord104.htm
Extractions: It is possible that the main title of the report Laurence Moon Syndrome is not the name you expected. Please check the synonyms listing to find the alternate name(s) and disorder subdivision(s) covered by this report. Laurence-Moon Syndrome is a rare inherited disorder characterized by diminished hormone production by the testes or ovaries (hypogonadism), progressive loss of vision (retinitis pigmentosa), mental retardation, and paralysis of the legs and lower part of the body accompanied by involuntary muscle contractions (spastic paraplegia). Confusion exists in the medical literature regarding the difference between Laurence-Moon Syndrome and Bardet-Biedl Syndrome. Some researchers believe that Bardet-Biedl Syndrome is a subdivision of Laurence-Moon Syndrome which they term "Laurence-Moon-Biedl Syndrome." National Association for Visually Handicapped
Laurence-Moon-Bardet-Biedl Syndrome Network Raises public awareness of the LaurenceMoon Bardet-Biedl syndrome and serves as a place for parents of LMBBS children to meet and exchange ideas. http://tmsyn.wc.ask.com/r?t=an&s=hb&uid=24312681243126812&sid=343126
Laurence-Moon Syndrome Syndrome, laurencemoon syndrome. Summary, A syndrome of mental retardation, Laurence-Moon-Biedl syndrome and Laurence-Moon-Biedl-Bardet syndrome are no http://www.nlm.nih.gov/mesh/jablonski/syndromes/syndrome393.html
Extractions: Syndrome Laurence-Moon syndrome Summary A syndrome of mental retardation, retinitis pigmentosa, hypogonadism, and spastic paraplegia. Laurence-Moon-Biedl syndrome and Laurence-Moon-Biedl-Bardet syndrome are no longer considered as valid terms in that patients with Laurence and Moon had spastic paraplegia but no polydactyly and obesity which were the key elements in the Bardet and Biedl patients. Bardet-Biedl syndrome is a separate entity. Major Features Eyes: Pigmentary retinopathy. Nervous system: Spastic paraplegia. Urogenital system: Hypogonadism. Growth and development: Mental retardation. Heredity: The syndrome is familial and is transmitted as an autosomal recessive trait.
Laurence Moon Syndrome laurencemoon syndrome is a rare inherited disorder characterized by diminished hormone production by the testes or ovaries (hypogonadism) http://tmsyn.wc.ask.com/r?t=an&s=hb&uid=24312681243126812&sid=343126
Search Jablonski's Syndromes Database A look at its former names, a summary and a list of clinical features. http://www.nlm.nih.gov/cgi/jablonski/syndrome_cgi?term=Laurence-Moon syndrome&fi
Laurence Moon/Bardet Biedl Syndrome Laurence Moon/ Bardet Biedl Syndrome LMBBS Home page This page is aimed primarily at medical and healthcare professionals involved in the care http://tmsyn.wc.ask.com/r?t=an&s=hb&uid=24312681243126812&sid=343126
Laurence-Moon Syndrome Topic - Unified Search Environment This syndrome was previously referred to as LaurenceMoon-Biedl syndrome untilBARDET-BIEDL SYNDROME was identified as a distinct entity. http://www.use.hcn.com.au/portals/shared/subject.`Laurence-Moon Syndrome`/home.h
Extractions: 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) Synonyms and Source Vocabularies:
Bardet-Biedl Syndrome (BBS) - Patient UK Differential Diagnosis laurencemoon syndrome (where affected individuals havea spastic paraparesis but no polydactyly), Cohen syndrome (CS). http://www.patient.co.uk/showdoc/40001347/
Extractions: PatientPlus articles are written for doctors and so the language can be technical. However, some people find that they add depth to the articles found in the other sections of this website which are written for non-medical people. This genetically heterogeneous disorder has a wide spectrum of clinical features. It follows a recessive pattern of inheritance with a modifier of penetrance (6 loci on 6 different chromosomes) A high incidence is found in Newfoundland (1:17,500 versus 1:160,000 elsewhere), Bedouins (1:13,500) and the Arab population of Kuwait. Male:Female ~ 1·3:1. The principal manifestations are rod-cone dystrophy (sometimes called atypical retinitis pigmentosa polydactyly syndactyly or brachydactyly (69%); central obesity mental retardation ; and hypogonadism Renal abnormalities are seen in almost all patients (characteristically fetal lobulation and calyceal cysts /diverticula/clubbing) which may cause renal impairment and failure. Other features which may be present include hepatic fibrosis, diabetes mellitus , reproductive abnormalities, endocrine disturbances, short stature myopia strabismus , and cataracts Differential Diagnosis Laurence-Moon syndrome (where affected individuals have a spastic paraparesis but no polydactyly), Cohen syndrome (CS).
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