Joubert syndrome

ORPHA: 475

Overview

Joubert syndrome (JS) is characterized by congenital malformation of the brainstem and agenesis or hypoplasia of the cerebellar vermis leading to an abnormal respiratory pattern, nystagmus, hypotonia, ataxia, and delay in achieving motor milestones

Available Treatments (0)

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Clinical Presentation

Signs and symptoms associated with Joubert syndrome, sourced from HPO and Orphanet clinical annotations.

Oculomotor apraxiaIntellectual disabilityAtaxiaHypotoniaGlobal developmental delayCerebellar vermis hypoplasiaApneaAbnormal pattern of respirationEpisodic tachypneaLong faceNystagmusGait disturbanceBiparietal narrowingFeeding difficulties in infancyOrofacial cleftHydrocephalusLow-set earsProminent nasal bridgeAnteverted naresStrabismusPtosisIris colobomaAbnormality of the hypothalamus-pituitary axisHand polydactylySeizureTremorSitus inversus totalisFoot polydactylyEncephalocelePolymicrogyriaAganglionic megacolonAbnormality of neuronal migrationHighly arched eyebrowScoliosisAbnormal form of the vertebral bodiesAplasia/Hypoplasia of the corpus callosumAbnormal cardiovascular system morphology

Classification & Codes

Orphanet Code

ORPHA:475
Joubert syndrome
OrphanetORPHA:475
Treatments0 drug(s)
Symptoms on record37 signs
Statuspublished
Factual Authority
Last Updated3/20/2026
Clinical DataHPO · Orphanet
Drug DataFDA · EMA · CDSCO