Bardet-Biedl syndrome 17: What Patients Should Know

By Dr. Priya Bui, MD · 2025-09-11 · Genetic Medicine

This article from Weyland-Yutani Health System's Genetic Medicine service line explains Bardet-Biedl syndrome 17 in plain language.

About this topic

Topic: Bardet-Biedl syndrome 17. A Bardet-Biedl syndrome that has_material_basis_in homozygous or compound heterozygous mutation in the LZTFL1 gene on chromosome 3p21.

Related care

• chelator agent therapy
• amniotic fluid specimen collection
• dysmorphology assessment

This article is for general information and does not replace advice from your clinician.