Joubert Syndrome: Imaging Findings and Report of a Case

Background: Joubert syndrome (JS) is a very rare autosomal recessive disorder characterized by agenesis of cerebellar vermis, abnormal eye movements, respiratory irregularities, and delayed generalized motor development. Retinal dystrophy and cystic kidneys may also be associated with this clinical...

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Main Authors: Qays A. Hassan, Asmaa H. Alsharea
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: University of Baghdad/ Al-Kindy College of Medicine 2016-06-01
Series:مجله كليه طب الكندي
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Online Access:https://jkmc.uobaghdad.edu.iq/index.php/MEDICAL/article/view/331
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Summary:Background: Joubert syndrome (JS) is a very rare autosomal recessive disorder characterized by agenesis of cerebellar vermis, abnormal eye movements, respiratory irregularities, and delayed generalized motor development. Retinal dystrophy and cystic kidneys may also be associated with this clinical syndrome. The importance of recognizing JS is related to the outcome and its potential complications. This syndrome is difficult to diagnose clinically because of its variable phenotype. Its neuroimaging hallmarks include the characteristic molar tooth sign and bat wing-shaped fourth ventricle
ISSN:1810-9543
2521-4365