About The Medical Condition Laurence-Moon Syndrome

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Laurence-Moon Syndrome

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Laurence-Moon Syndrome Medical Condition

What's The Definition Of The Medical Condition 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)

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