Vanessa Perez

Introduction to Special Education 203-3002

March 31, 2016
 Who discovered Lesch-Nyhan
Syndrome ?
This disease was first
discovered by Michael
Lesch and William
Nyhan in 1964. They
were the first to provide
a detailed clinical
description of Lesch-
Nyhan Syndrome.
Michael Lesch William Nyhan
Lesch-Nyhan Syndrome

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What is Lesch-Nyhan Syndrome ?

Its a disease where they have over production of

uric acid, neurologic disability, and behavioral
problems. This disease is marked by compulsive
self-mutilation of head trauma or by mutilating
their fingertips, cheeks, tongue, and mouth.
Another side effect is mental retardation as well
as involuntary muscular movements.
 Some more facts:
This disease mostly occurs in males.

It has been found that it is hereditary and

carried on the mothers side.

Approximately 1 in 380,000 births in the United

States are affected by Lesch-Nyhan Syndrome.

Lesch-Nyhan Syndrome usually causes the

person to die at a very young age. (20-30 years
life span)
Whats it like living with Lesch-Nyhan
Syndrome ?

https://www.youtube.com/wat
ch?v=1U6LDpF_LFE
Quiz

#1 Does this disease occur

more in males or females ?

#2 What are three ways that

they self-mutilate ?

#3 Is this curable ? If so what

can you do ?