Bardet-Biedl syndrome (BBS) is a rare autosomal recessive disorder impacting multiple organs. Characterized by renal dysfunction, retinal dystrophy, obesity, polydactyly, intellectual disability, and hypogonadism, it lacks targeted treatment. Diagnosis relies on clinical criteria, and management emphasizes early detection, complication screening, and genetic counselling.
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