[Prader-Willi syndrome].
Prader-Willi syndrome is a rare genetic disease that affects neurodevelopment in children. It is characterised by major behavioural problems and morbid obesity. Early diagnosis and growth hormone treatment can bring out considerable improvements. However, the outlook for adults remains problematic.
CHRU de Montpellier, Hôpital Arnaud-de-Villeneuve, département de génétique médicale, 71 avenue du doyen Gaston-Giraud, 34295 Montpellier cedex 5, France. p-sarda@chumontpellier.fr
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D000293:Adolescent; D041923:Adolescent Development; D002648:Child; D002653:Child Behavior Disorders / Q000209:etiology; D002658:Developmental Disabilities / Q000209:etiology; D019382:Human Growth Hormone / Q000627:therapeutic use; D006801:Humans; D011218:Prader-Willi Syndrome / Q000175:diagnosis* / Q000188:drug therapy / Q000235:genetics* / Q000523:psychology
D019382:Human Growth Hormone