Hypogonadism in Prader-Willi syndrome.
Prader-Willi syndrome is characterized by eating abnormalities, infantile hypotonia, obesity, mental retardation, and hypogonadism. The causation of hypogonadism varies. We describe a patient with Prader-Willi syndrome whose hypogonadism is secondary to a hypothalamic defect. Individualization of patients with this syndrome is suggested. Based on the particular hormonal abnormality identified, a treatment plan can be constructed. Cryptorchidism should be approached in the usual fashion.
D000328:Adult; D006063:Chorionic Gonadotropin / Q000627:therapeutic use; D006801:Humans; D007006:Hypogonadism / Q000209:etiology* / Q000628:therapy; D007031:Hypothalamus / Q000503:physiopathology; D008297:Male; D011218:Prader-Willi Syndrome / Q000150:complications*
D006063:Chorionic Gonadotropin