Journal of Krishna Institute of Medical Sciences University (Jul 2013)
Joubert Syndrome - A Case Report
Abstract
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.