Borjeson-Forssman-Lehmann syndrome

Borjeson-Forssman-Lehmann syndrome (BFLS) is a rare X-linked obesity syndrome characterized by intellectual deficit, truncal obesity, characteristic facial features, hypogonadism, tapered fingers and short toes.

Intellectual disability

Subnormal intellectual functioning which originates during the developmental period. Intellectual disability, previously referred to as mental retardation, has been defined as an IQ score below 70.


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PMID (PMCID)
24092917
 FEMALE Child
A new face of Borjeson-Forssman-Lehmann syndrome? De novo mutations in PHF6 in seven females with a distinct phenotype.
Zweier C, Kraus C, Brueton L, Cole T, Degenhardt F, Engels H, Gillessen-Kaesbach G, Graul-Neumann L, Horn D, Hoyer J, Just W, Rauch A, Reis A, Wollnik B, Zeschnigk M, Ludecke HJ, Wieczorek D.
J Med Genet. 2013;50(12):838-47.
Borjeson-Forssman-Lehmann syndrome (BFLS) is an X-linked recessive intellectual disability (ID) disorder caused by mutations in the PHF6 gene and characterised by variable cognitive impairment, a distinct facial gestalt, obesity, and hypogonadism.
19187102
 MALE Adult
Behavioural phenotype in Borjeson-Forssman-Lehmann syndrome.
de Winter CF, van Dijk F, Stolker JJ, Hennekam RC.
J Intellect Disabil Res. 2009;53(4):319-28.
Borjeson-Forssman-Lehmann syndrome (BFLs) is an X-linked inherited disorder characterised by unusual facial features, abnormal fat distribution and intellectual disability.