Journal of Krishna Institute of Medical Sciences University (Jul 2013)

Joubert Syndrome - A Case Report

  • Bandichhode S. T.,
  • Anitha M. S.,
  • Anand Pandav

Journal volume & issue
Vol. 02, no. 02
pp. 138 – 140

Abstract

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Joubert syndrome is a very rare malformation.It is estimated to affect between 1 in 80,000and 1 in 100,000 newborns.Joubert syndromeis an autosomal recessive disorder marked byagenesis of cerebellar vermis, ataxia, hypoto-nia, oculomotor apraxia, neonatal breathingproblems and mental retardation.

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