Joubert syndrome – A Case Report with Classical MRI Features
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Joubert syndrome a rare disorder characterized by malformation of the mid- and hindbrain. Here we report a classical case of Joubert syndrome in a 2-year-old boy who presented with respiratory irregularities, hypotonia, and developmental delays. Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI) of the brain showed the “molar tooth sign” with “bat wing” appearance of fourth ventricle.
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