Learn About Behr Syndrome

What is the definition of Behr Syndrome?
Behr syndrome is a disorder characterized by early-onset optic atrophy along with neurological features, including ataxia, spasticity, and intellectual disability. Other signs and symptoms may be present and vary from person to person. This condition is caused by genetic changes in the OPA1 gene. It is inherited in an autosomal recessive manner.
What are the alternative names for Behr Syndrome?
  • Behr syndrome
  • OBSOLETE: Behr syndrome
  • Optic atrophy in early childhood, associated with ataxia, spasticity, mental retardation, and posterior column sensory loss
  • Optic atrophy, infantile hereditary, Behr complicated form of
Who are the top Behr Syndrome Local Doctors?
Elite in Behr Syndrome
Elite in Behr Syndrome

CHU D'Angers

Angers, FR 

Dominique Bonneau practices in Angers, France. Bonneau and is rated as an Elite expert by MediFind in the treatment of Behr Syndrome. Their top areas of expertise are Optic Nerve Atrophy, Behr Syndrome, Cortical Dysplasia, and Mitochondrial Complex 1 Deficiency.

Elite in Behr Syndrome
Elite in Behr Syndrome
Cambridge, ENG, GB 

Patrick Man practices in Cambridge, United Kingdom. Mr. Man and is rated as an Elite expert by MediFind in the treatment of Behr Syndrome. His top areas of expertise are Optic Nerve Atrophy, Leber Hereditary Optic Neuropathy (LHON), Behr Syndrome, Ganglion Cyst, and Nerve Decompression.

 
 
 
 
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Advanced in Behr Syndrome
Advanced in Behr Syndrome

The Medical College Of Wisconsin Inc

8701 Watertown Plank Rd, Room 4041 Mfrc, 
Milwaukee, WI 
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Karen Blindauer is a Neurologist in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. Dr. Blindauer and is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Behr Syndrome. Her top areas of expertise are Movement Disorders, Parkinson's Disease, Essential Tremor, and Huntington Disease. Dr. Blindauer is currently accepting new patients.

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Published Date: May 02, 2022
Published By: Genetic and Rare Diseases Informnation Center