Laurence-Moon Syndrome

**Definition:** An autosomal recessive condition characterized 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. (From N Engl J Med. 1989 Oct 12;321(15):1002-9)

**Tree numbers:** - C10.228.140.617.500 - C16.131.077.509

**Synonyms:** - Laurence-Moon-Biedl Syndrome