Have you ever heard of a disease called Prader-Willi Syndrome (PWS)? It is a chromosomal disorder in which either there is no chromosome 15 inherited from the father or else two chromosome 15s are inherited from the mother. In most cases the child is born with hypotonia, which is little or no muscle tone. Another problem that occurs is chronic hunger. Short stature and distinguishing facial characteristics are other symptoms of PWS.
Prader-Willi Syndrome: Introduction
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