Question

An obese adolescent who has short stature and is hyperphagic is diagnosed with hypogonadism. which congenital disorder may be present in this adolescent?

Answer 1

Prader-Willi syndrome

Prader-Willi syndrome is a congenital disorder that influences many parts of the body. Its distinguishing features are hypogonadism , difficulty in feeding, hypotonia, stunted growth and development. The onset of this syndrome causes an infected individual to develop an insatiable appetite which may result in chronic overeating (hyperphagia) and overweight. For the question given above, Prader-Willi syndrome disorder may be present in this adolescent.