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Joubert syndrome

Definition

Joubert syndrome is a genetic midbrain-hindbrain malformation syndrome characterised by congenital malformation of the brainstem and agenesis or hypoplasia of the cerebellar vermis leading to an abnormal respiratory pattern, nystagmus, hypotonia, ataxia, and delay in achieving motor milestones.

Also indexed as

Joubert syndromeJoubert’s syndrome

Nearby in Syndromes with cerebellar anomalies as a major feature