Laurence-Moon Syndrome

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)

Year introduced: 2000 (1966)

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Tree Number(s): C10.228.140.617.500, C16.131.077.509

MeSH Unique ID: D007849

Entry Terms:

• Laurence Moon Syndrome
• Syndrome, Laurence-Moon
• Laurence-Moon-Biedl Syndrome
• Laurence Moon Biedl Syndrome
• Syndrome, Laurence-Moon-Biedl

See Also:

• Intellectual Disability

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