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?
Internal Medicine
Internal Medicine

Park Nicollet Clinic

6000 Earle Brown Dr, 
Brooklyn Center, MN 
 (6.2 mi)
Languages Spoken:
English
Accepting New Patients

Thomas Martens is an Internal Medicine provider in Brooklyn Center, Minnesota. Dr. Martens and is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Behr Syndrome. His top areas of expertise are Type 2 Diabetes (T2D), X-Linked Agammaglobulinemia, Hypothyroidism, and Obesity in Children. Dr. Martens is currently accepting new patients.

Geriatrics | Family Medicine | Internal Medicine
Geriatrics | Family Medicine | Internal Medicine

Twin Cities Physicians Professional Corporation

1415 Lilac Dr N, Suite 190, 
Minneapolis, MN 
 (9.0 mi)
Languages Spoken:
English
Accepting New Patients

Clemencia Rasquinha is a Geriatrics specialist and an Internal Medicine provider in Minneapolis, Minnesota. Dr. Rasquinha and is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Behr Syndrome. Her top areas of expertise are Idiopathic Edema, COVID-19, Heart Failure, and Painful Swallowing. Dr. Rasquinha is currently accepting new patients.

 
 
 
 
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Geriatrics | Internal Medicine
Geriatrics | Internal Medicine

Hennepin Healthcare System Inc

701 Park Ave, 
Minneapolis, MN 
 (12.3 mi)
Languages Spoken:
English
Accepting New Patients

Lawrence Kerzner is a Geriatrics specialist and an Internal Medicine provider in Minneapolis, Minnesota. Dr. Kerzner and is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Behr Syndrome. His top areas of expertise are Renal Vein Thrombosis, Low Sodium Level, Pol 3-Related Leukodystrophy, and Behr Syndrome. Dr. Kerzner is currently accepting new patients.

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