Research Article

Identification of a Novel Homozygous Missense (c.443A>T:p.N148I) Mutation in BBS2 in a Kashmiri Family with Bardet-Biedl Syndrome

Table 2

A brief diagnostic assessment of both patients.

Case I (IV-2)Case II (IV-3)

Sex/age (years)F/28M/26
Height (cm)/weight (kg)146/71150/73.5
Major phenotypes
 Retinitis pigmentosa++
 Obesity++
 Hypogonadism++
 Polydactyly (feet)+
 Polydactyly (hands)++
 Renal anomalies++
 Cognitive impairment++
Minor phenotypes
 Hearing loss
 Menstruation in femaleYes
 Micro penisYes
 Syndactyly
 Diabetes mellitus++
 Heart problems
 Hearing loss
 Tooth patternIrregularIrregular
 Short neck, low nose bridge++
 Speech developmentDelayDelay
 Growth conditionNormalNormal
 Behavioral expressionHyperactiveHyperactive
 EyesightWeakWeak
 Facial morphologyNormalNormal