prader willi and angelman syndromes

What are the Clinical Features of Prader-Willi Syndrome?

Neonates with Prader-Willi Syndrome may exhibit:
- Severe hypotonia (low muscle tone), which can impair sucking and feeding.
- Poor growth and developmental delays.
- Hyperphagia (an insatiable appetite) typically develops later in infancy or early childhood, leading to obesity if not managed.
- Distinctive facial features such as almond-shaped eyes and a narrow forehead.
- Hypogonadism, leading to incomplete sexual development.

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