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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
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