Prader-Willi syndrome

被引:16
作者
Couper, RTL [1 ]
机构
[1] Univ Adelaide, Womens & Childrens Hosp, Dept Paediat, N Adelaide, SA 5006, Australia
关键词
behavioural problems; genetics; Prader-Willi syndrome;
D O I
10.1046/j.1440-1754.1999.00397.x
中图分类号
R72 [儿科学];
学科分类号
100202 ;
摘要
Prader-Willi syndrome is a multi system disorder characterized by neonatal hypotonia, later obesity, hyperphagia and mental retardation. It occurs sporadically, either as a result of microdeletion of chromosome 15p (70%) or as a result of maternal disomy of chromosome 15 (30%). The major problems encountered by parents are those of hyperphagia, food-seeking and obesity, and conduct disorder, particularly tantrums or oppositional behaviour.
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