Bardet-biedl syndrome: A case report from Nepal

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https://doi.org/10.3126/ajms.v12i8.38262

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Bardet biedl syndrome, Polydactyly, Retinitis pigmentosa, Obesity

Abstract

The Bardet–Biedl syndrome (BBS) is a rare ciliopathic autosomal-recessive disorder, with multiple organ systems involvement. It is usually seen in family with consanguinous marriage.   It is characterized by truncal obesity, polydactyly, retinal dystrophy, mental retardation, renal dysfunction and hypogonadism in males. It affects both males and females. Very few cases are reported in Nepal. Here we report a 30 year obese lady who presented to our center with history of excessive weight gain and blindness with polydactyly. She visited many local medical centers before landing to our hospital.

 

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Rajesh Kumar Mandal, Consultant Physician, Department of Internal Medicine, Bheri Hospital, Nepalgunj, Nepal

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Bherihospital Nepalgunj

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Published

2021-07-30

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Mandal, R. K., Pande, R., KC, R. S., & Acharya, B. (2021). Bardet-biedl syndrome: A case report from Nepal. Asian Journal of Medical Sciences, 12(8), 158–163. https://doi.org/10.3126/ajms.v12i8.38262

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