A description of prader-willi syndrome

A DESCRIPTION OF PRADER-WILLI SYNDROME. Prader-willi syndrome is a genetic disorder. Its features include food obsession, shortness of stature and poor muscle tone. It affects boys and girls, and occurs in families from all backgrounds. Research indicates that PWS may result because of four different genetic abnormalities on chromosome 15. In approximately two thirds of cases the disorder happens because of a bit missing affecting chromosome 15 coming from the father. In about 30% of cases both copies …

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