Directory of Laurence-Moon Syndrome Resources

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Laurence-Moon Syndrome is a rare inherited disorder characterized by diminished hormone production by the testes or ovaries (hypogonadism), progressive loss of vision (retinitis pigmentosa), mental retardation, and paralysis of the legs and lower part of the body accompanied by involuntary muscle contractions (spastic paraplegia).

Resources in This Category

• Laurence Moon Bardet Biedl Society

  http://www.lmbbs.org.uk/
  Fully accessible site for people with LMBB, their families, friends, carers and interested professionals. Opinions, news, views, research, updates, and contact details.

• MedlinePlus: Laurence-Moon Syndrome

  https://medlineplus.gov/ency/article/001029.htm
  A look at its former names, a summary and a list of clinical features.

• NORD: Laurence Moon Syndrome

  http://www.rarediseases.org/search/rdbdetail_abstract.html?disname=Laurence+Moon+Syndrome
  Offers alternative names, a general discussion and further resources.

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