Presentation
Joubert syndrome with hepatic disease is characterized by progressive hepatic fibrosis already presenting at birth. [centogene.com]
In addition, strabismus is not uncommon and presents as either horizontal or vertical misalignment. [dovepress.com]
MRI Findings and Eye Movements Subject Vermis Deep Cerebellar Nuclei Flocculus Pons Smooth Pursuit Saccade HOKN VOR 1 Hypoplastic (severe) Region abnormal Present bilaterally Normal + + + + 2 Hypoplastic (severe) Region abnormal Present bilaterally Normal [iovs.arvojournals.org]
Patients with these malformations present a higher incidence of epilepsy, which is otherwise a rare feature of JSRD [ 32, 39 ]. Finally, a small number of cases present with occipital (meningo) encephalocele of variable severity [ 1, 34, 41 ]. [ojrd.biomedcentral.com]
Several conditions have been described in which characteristics of JS are present in addition to other findings. GH deficiency is not a common finding, but it can be found in the spectrum of JS and JSRD. [adc.bmj.com]
Entire Body System
- Developmental Delay
The neurological features of JSRD include hypotonia, ataxia, developmental delay, intellectual disability, abnormal eye movements, and neonatal breathing dysregulation. [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]
delay and multiple congenital anomalies. [centogene.com]
Discussion The incidence of JS has been estimated to be between 1/80,000 and 1/100,000 live births. 8 The cardinal neurological features of JS are hypotonia that evolves into ataxia and developmental delay. [dovepress.com]
Developmental abilities, in particular language and motor skills, are delayed in all JSRD patients, with variable degrees of severity [ 22, 24 – 26 ]. [ojrd.biomedcentral.com]
Neurologic
- Hyperactivity
These problems often emerge in temperament, hyperactivity, and aggressiveness. Careful examination of the face, especially in infancy, shows a characteristic appearance. [rehabpub.com]
Workup
In In this article, the author gives an update of the diagnostic workup, refers to other cerebello-oculo-renal syndromes, and summarizes the actual knowledge about molecular genetics. [medlink.com]
Treatment
Standard Therapies Treatment The treatment for Joubert syndrome is symptomatic and supportive. Developmental delays are usually treated with physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy and infant stimulation. [rarediseases.org]
Patients with JS need a multidisciplinary approach and a clinical and laboratory follow up to assess a multiorgan involvement and to identify hormone deficiency and, when it’s possible, to estabilish a treatment. [adc.bmj.com]
Treatment for the syndrome is symptomatic and supportive. Infant stimulation and physical, occupational, and speech therapy may benefit some children. Infants with abnormal breathing patterns should be monitored. [rehabpub.com]
Treatment of Joubert syndrome-affected patients is primarily symptomatic. Infants and children with abnormal breathing may require supplemental oxygen and mechanical support. [centogene.com]
In addition, on the basis of the Early Treatment Diabetic Retinopathy Study sectors, the thickness of center (central fovea), inner ring (1–3 mm from the central fovea), and outer ring (3–6 mm from the central fovea) in his right eye were 283 μm, 327.5 [dovepress.com]
Prognosis
After the first months of life, global prognosis varies considerably among JSRD subgroups, depending on the extent and severity of organ involvement. [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]
Prognosis Soon after birth, prognosis is related to the extent and severity of breathing dysregulation. In particular, recurrent episodes of prolonged apneas can be life-threatening and require assisted ventilation. [ojrd.biomedcentral.com]
Epidemiology
Epidemiology Although the incidence of JSRD has not been precisely determined, it may range between 1/80,000 and 1/100,000 live births, but may be underestimated [ 16, 17 ]. [ojrd.biomedcentral.com]