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)

Also Known As:

Syndrome, Laurence-Moon; Laurence Moon Biedl Syndrome; Laurence Moon Syndrome; Syndrome, Laurence-Moon-Biedl; Laurence-Moon-Biedl Syndrome

Nervous System Diseases: 14178
- Central Nervous System Diseases: 4213
  - Brain Diseases: 15694
    - Hypothalamic Diseases: 40
      - Laurence-Moon Syndrome: 9
Congenital, Hereditary, and Neonatal Diseases and Abnormalities: 933
- Congenital Abnormalities: 25723
  - Multiple Abnormalities: 211
    - Laurence-Moon Syndrome: 9

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