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Genetics · Genetics / Single-gene syndromes Borjeson–Forssman–Lehmann syndrome
Also known as: BFLS
X-linked intellectual disability with obesity and hypogonadism.
- Medical specialty
- Genetics
- Subspecialty
- Genetics / Single-gene syndromes
- Sex & age distribution
- Male: affected, X-linked; Female: carriers; Children: yes
- Gene(s) involved
- PHF6
Etiology & mechanism
PHF6 mutation.
Gene(s) involved (1)
PHF6
Symptoms & signs (6)
coarse facieshypogonadismintellectual disabilitylarge earsobesityseizures