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Sudan J Paed. 2016; 16(1): 53-7


Joubert syndrome in a neonate: case report with literature review.

Haifa A Bin Dahman, Abdul-Hakeem M Bin Mubaireek, Zain H Alhaddad.




Abstract

Joubert syndrome is a rare autosomal recessive disorder. It is characterized by congenital ataxia, hypotonia, developmental delay and at least one of the following features: neonatal respiratory disturbances and abnormal eye movements; including nystagmus and oculomotor apraxia. Molar tooth appearance is an essential finding for the diagnosis of Joubert syndrome. We report a five-days-old newborn with mild hypotonia, abnormal pattern of respiration, abnormal eye movements and molar tooth sign on brain CT scan. Joubert syndrome is an uncommon inherited condition and delayed diagnosis is usually related to its variable, non-specific presentation. Awareness of the characteristic clinical and radiological findings in Joubert syndrome will help in early diagnosis, appropriate counseling and proper rehabilitation.

Key words: Hyperpnoea; Joubert syndrome; Molar tooth sign; Neonate; Oculomotor apraxia; Yemen






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