Bardet-Biedl syndrome

J Am Optom Assoc. 1990 Nov;61(11):852-5.

Abstract

Tapetoretinal degeneration, obesity, polydactyly, mental retardation, and hypogonadism are the cardinal signs of Bardet-Biedl syndrome. Formerly grouped with Laurence-Moon syndrome, Bardet-Biedl has established itself as a separate entity. It is one of the rare systemic diseases associated with a form of retinitis pigmentosa. Presented here is a case report of a child first diagnosed with this condition. The importance of identifying the systemic signs, ocular involvement, electrophysiologic testing, genetics, and management are discussed.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Abnormalities, Multiple / diagnosis*
  • Abnormalities, Multiple / genetics
  • Child, Preschool
  • Electroretinography
  • Female
  • Humans
  • Laurence-Moon Syndrome / classification
  • Laurence-Moon Syndrome / diagnosis*
  • Laurence-Moon Syndrome / genetics
  • Retinal Degeneration / diagnosis*
  • Retinal Degeneration / genetics
  • Syndrome
  • Visual Acuity