Term | Prader-Willi Syndrome |
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Code | YF-3000.6800 |
Definition | A rare, incurable genetic disorder that is characterized by short stature; lack of muscle tone, size and strength; poor motor skills; underdeveloped or small genitals; an insatiable appetite that can lead to obesity if untreated; mild intellectual disabilities; and learning disabilities. Babies with PWS are usually floppy with poor muscle tone, and have trouble suckling. Boys may have undescended testicles. Other signs appear later. |
Created | 3/10/92 |
Changed | 11/21/12 |
Use References |
PWS |
See Also References |
Intellectual Disabilities (YF-1800.5000) |
External Classification Terms |
Musculoskeletal & Connective Tissue Diseases (NPC G02.14) Nerve, Muscle & Bone Diseases (NTE G50) |
Related Concepts | |
Facet | Target |
Comments | |
Bibliographic References | "Prader-Willi Syndrome", Genetics Home Reference, Your Guide to Understanding Genetic Conditions, A service of the U.S. National Library of Medicine, http://ghr.nlm.nih.gov/condition=praderwillisyndrome
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