Laurence-Moon Syndrome (Syndrome, Laurence-Moon)
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
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1. | Ahmed, Zubair M:
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2. | Anderson, Yvonne:
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3. | Arno, Gavin:
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4. | Dattani, Mehul T:
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5. | Dieterich, Klaus:
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6. | Dollfus, Helene:
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7. | Fink, John K:
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8. | Grabowski, Gregory A:
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9. | Gregory, Louise C:
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10. | Hegde, Rashmi S:
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Drugs and Biologics
Drugs and Important Biological Agents (IBA) related to Laurence-Moon Syndrome:
1. | Gonadal HormonesIBA
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2. | Vitamin A (Retinol)FDA LinkGeneric
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3. | Retinaldehyde (Retinal)IBA
09/01/2007
- " The retinal ciliopathies include retinitis pigmentosa, macular degeneration, cone-dystrophy, cone-rod dystrophy, Leber congenital amaurosis, as well as retinal degenerations associated with Usher syndrome, primary ciliary dyskinesia, Senior-Loken syndrome, Joubert syndrome, Bardet-Biedl syndrome, Laurence-Moon syndrome, McKusick-Kaufman syndrome, and Biemond syndrome. "
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4. | Glucose (Dextrose)FDA LinkGeneric
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5. | Pentetic Acid (DTPA)FDA LinkGeneric
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6. | Succimer (Dimercaptosuccinic Acid)FDA Link
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7. | neurotoxic esteraseIBA
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