Jurnal Oftalmologi Indonesia
ISSN 1693-2587
Vol. 5 / No. 3 / Published : 2001-01
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Original Article :
Sindroma laurence-moon-bardet-biedl
Author :
- Hartono*1
- Fitria Natliani*2
- Department of Ophthalmology Faculty of Medicine Gadjah Mada University/Dr. Sardjito General Hospital Yogyakarta
Abstract :
The purpose of this case report is to report a case of rare monogenic disease with recessive autosomal inheritance named Laurence-Moon-Bardet-Biedl syndrome. A 15-year-old obese boy with decrease vision of both eyes (OU 6/12) especially at night, accompaniedwith speech or communication difficulties and learning disabilities. The examination revealed postaxial polydactyly on his right andleft fingers and his right toe that has underwent operation. Funduscopy showed retinitis pigmentosa and severe depression in visualfield examination. Laurence-Moon-Bardet-Biedl syndrome has been suspected in a child with pigment clumping. Surgical removal ofextra fingers and toes has been done that make difficulty of making diagnose if the examiners are not aware about this preoperativeextra fingers and toes (polydactily).
Keyword :
Laurence-Moon-Bardet-Biedl syndrome, retinitis pigmentosa, polydactyly, mental retardation,
References :
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