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Laurence-moon syndrome

An autosomal recessive condition characterised by hypogonadism; spinocerebellar degeneration; mental retardation; retinitis pigmentosa; and obesity. This syndrome was previously referred to as Laurence-Moon-Biedl syndrome until Bardet-Biedl syndrome was identified as a distinct entity.

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