Aldred syndrome

Synonyms

X-linked mental handicap-retinitis pigmentosa syndrome
Nonspecific mental retardation associated with retinitis pigmentosa

Overview

A rare disorder characterized by the presence of mental retardation and retinitis pigmentosa the starts earlier than normal. Female carriers tend to have only vision symptoms without mental retardation.

Symptoms

  • Mental retardation
  • Early retinitis pigmentosa

Resources

  • NIH