Joubert syndrome associated with new MRI findings and posterior reversible encephalopathy syndrome

Acta Neurol Belg. 2009 Mar;109(1):49-52.

Abstract

Joubert syndrome (JS) is an inherited disorder characterized by transient episodic hyperpnea, ataxia, and vermian hypoplasia. Typical imaging findings of JS include hypoplasia or aplasia of the cerebellar vermis, thick and elongated superior cerebellarpeduncles and an abnormally deep interpeduncular fossa with 'molar tooth sign'. We present a case of JS associated with deep cerebral sulci and fissures, polymicrogyria, and additional findings of posterior reversible encephalopathy syndrome associated with renal involvement.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Abnormalities, Multiple / pathology
  • Cerebellar Diseases / complications
  • Cerebellar Diseases / pathology*
  • Frontal Lobe / abnormalities*
  • Humans
  • Kidney Diseases / complications
  • Kidney Diseases / pathology*
  • Magnetic Resonance Imaging / methods*
  • Male
  • Movement Disorders / complications
  • Movement Disorders / pathology*
  • Young Adult