Prader-willi syndrome in Bahrain : case presentation
Joint Authors
Ibrahim, Abd al-Hadi Khalil
Khan, Ibrahim al-Mannan
Anis Alwujud, Muhammad Sharif
Source
Issue
Vol. 21, Issue 2 (30 Jun. 1999), pp.64-66, 3 p.
Publisher
King Hamad University Hospital
Publication Date
1999-06-30
Country of Publication
Bahrain
No. of Pages
3
Main Subjects
Topics
Abstract 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.
American Psychological Association (APA)
Ibrahim, Abd al-Hadi Khalil& Khan, Ibrahim al-Mannan& Anis Alwujud, Muhammad Sharif. 1999. Prader-willi syndrome in Bahrain : case presentation. Bahrain Medical Bulletin،Vol. 21, no. 2, pp.64-66.
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Modern Language Association (MLA)
Ibrahim, Abd al-Hadi Khalil…[et al.]. Prader-willi syndrome in Bahrain : case presentation. Bahrain Medical Bulletin Vol. 21, no. 2 (Jun. 1999), pp.64-66.
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American Medical Association (AMA)
Ibrahim, Abd al-Hadi Khalil& Khan, Ibrahim al-Mannan& Anis Alwujud, Muhammad Sharif. Prader-willi syndrome in Bahrain : case presentation. Bahrain Medical Bulletin. 1999. Vol. 21, no. 2, pp.64-66.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-604462
Data Type
Journal Articles
Language
English
Notes
Includes bibliographical references : p. 65-66
Record ID
BIM-604462
