Premature Birth with Complicated Perinatal Course Delaying Diagnosis of Prader-Willi Syndrome

Prader-Willi syndrome in the newborn is essentially characterized by marked hypotonia, feeding difficulties, hypogonadism, and possible characteristic facial features. However, diagnosis at this age may be particularly difficult, and dysmorphic features may be subtle or absent. Prematurity can furth...

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Main Authors: Ciana, G., Fertz, M. C., Pecile, V., Demarini, S.
Format: Online
Language:English
Published: Hindawi Publishing Corporation 2011
Online Access:https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC3350041/