Alstrom Syndrome

Alternative names:

Alstroem's; Alstrom-Hallgren syndrome; retino-otodiabetic syndrome

Definition:

An inherited disease characterized by progressive blindness, juvenile onset diabetes mellitus, obesity, deafness, and normal mental capacity.

Causes, incidence, and risk factors:

This is an autosomal recessive, inherited disorder. The syndrome has a high incidence in Holland and Sweden.