Prader-willi syndrome in Bahrain : case presentation

الملخص EN

A case of Pradet·-\Villi syndrome (PWS) is desc.-ibed in a 6 year old Bahraini boy.

He presented in the neonatal period \vith hypotonia and feeding problems.

At 3 years of age he developed voracious appetite which led to obesity and psychiatric manifestations.

Clinically he had dysmorphic features consistent with diagnosis of P\\1S.

The diagnosis was confirmed by karyotyping and DNA analysis.

JV(aking early diagnosis of P\VS is vital for: a) management of various manifestations, -b) parental counse11ing and c) avoiding unnecessary investigations for simulating conditions.