title: [Prader-Willi syndrome].
abstract: In the multifactorial aetiology of childhood obesity, Prader-Willi syndrome (PWS), probably is the commonest cause of abnormal overweight. The estimated prevalence of which is 1 in 10,000-25,000. Most of the approximately 75 known cases in Norway concern patients under 20 years of age. Recent years have witnessed a marked increase in our knowledge of the genetic aspects of PWS. Treatment needs to be multidisciplinary in approach, and to be started early to forestall a number of organic complications associated with reduced appetite control and significant overweight.
authors.affiliation: Frambu Helsesenter, Siggerud.
authors.forename: A
authors.initials: A
authors.lastname: Heiberg
authors.forename: B
authors.initials: B
authors.lastname: Lofterød
mesh_terms: D002648:Child; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D007006:Hypogonadism / Q000209:etiology; D007989:Libido; D008297:Male; D009765:Obesity / Q000209:etiology; D010348:Patient Care Team; D011218:Prader-Willi Syndrome / Q000150:complications* / Q000235:genetics / Q000628:therapy
vernacular_title: Prader Willi syndrom.