Bardet Biedl syndrome: A rare genetic disorder

J Pak Med Assoc. 2020 Sep;70(9):1651-1652. doi: 10.5455/JPMA.48903.

Abstract

Bardet-Biedl syndrome (BBS) is an autosomal recessive disorder. Clinical presentation of this rare condition may affect locomotive, neurological, cardio-vascular, endocrine and metabolic systems. Other noticeable features of the disorder are vision loss, obesity, polydactyly, kidney failure, hypogonadism and slow mental processing. We present the case of a Bardet-Biedl syndrome that appeared in the emergency room with seizures due to hypocalcaemia. Because of unusual body habitus and involvement of multiple body organ systems, a genetic diagnosis was sought. A web-based search was prompted as a resource to figure out rare clinical syndrome like BBS, and its further management particularly genetic counselling.

Keywords: Polydactyly, chronic kidneys disease (CKD), vision loss, Bardet Biedl Syndrome.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Bardet-Biedl Syndrome* / diagnosis
  • Bardet-Biedl Syndrome* / genetics
  • Humans
  • Hypogonadism*
  • Obesity
  • Renal Insufficiency*