Joubert Syndrome - A Case Report
Journal Title: Journal of Krishna Institute of Medical Sciences University - Year 2013, Vol 2, Issue 2
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, hypotonia,oculomotor apraxia, neonatal breathingproblems and mental retardation.
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Bandichhode S. T , Anitha M. S , Anand Pandav
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