A Case of Adulthood Joubert Syndrome

Authors

  • Muhammad Rezeul Huq Resident, Department of Neurology, BSMMU, Dhaka, Bangladesh
  • Imran Sarker Registrar (Clinical Neurology), NINS&H, Sher-E-Banglanagar, Dhaka, Bangladesh
  • Md Rafiqul Islam Chairman, Department of Neurology, BSMMU, Dhaka, Bangladesh
  • MA Hannan Professor, Department of Neurology, BSMMU, Dhaka, Bangladesh

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.3329/bjn.v34i1.57537

Keywords:

Joubert Syndrome, Hypotonia, Ataxia, Pigmentary Retinopathy, Developmental Delay

Abstract

Joubert Syndrome is a rare autosomal recessive disorder characterized by hypotonia, ataxia, breathing difficulties, developmental delay with hallmark molar tooth appearance in MRI. We report a rare case of adulthood Joubert Syndrome which is an unusual presentation. A 25 -years male presented to our outpatient department with developmental delay, dysphasia, ataxia, nystagmus, bilateral optic atrophy and hyperreflexia. MRI Brain showed classical ‘molar tooth’ appearance of cerebellar peduncles. Although an uncommon disorder, it is important to diagnose the condition early as physiotherapy and rehabilitation can be effective in coping with the symptoms causing developmental delay.

Bangladesh Journal of Neuroscience 2018; Vol. 34 (1): 58-62

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Published

2018-01-31

How to Cite

Huq, M. R. ., Sarker, I. ., Islam, M. R. ., & Hannan, M. (2018). A Case of Adulthood Joubert Syndrome. Bangladesh Journal of Neuroscience, 34(1), 58–62. https://doi.org/10.3329/bjn.v34i1.57537

Issue

Vol. 34 No. 1 (2018)

Section

Case Reports