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ea0026p639 | Clinical case reports | ECE2011

GH in Prader–Willi syndrome: to treat or not to treat

Vulpoi C , Rusu C , Boisteanu D , Vasiliu I , Idriceanu J , Balcan R , Potorac I , Mogos V

Introduction: Prader–Willi (PWS) is a complex genetic syndrome characterized by dysmorphic features, hypotonia, mental retardation, behavioral abnormalities, hyperphagia with progressive obesity, and endocrine dysfunctions as hypogonadism and GH deficiency. GH treatment is recommended, the major concern being aggravation of sleep apnea.Cases report: We present 2 cases with specific clinical features and genetically confirmed PWS (del 15 q11.2–q...