Prader-Willi Syndrome with Hypogonadism / 대한남성과학회지
Korean Journal of Andrology
;
: 85-87, 2011.
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in Korean
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| ID: wpr-148322
ABSTRACT
Prader-Willi syndrome (PWS) is a rare genetic disease caused by a deletion or disruption of genes in chromosome 15. Commonly associated characteristics of this disorder include obesity, mental retardation, short stature, and hypogonadotropic hypogonadism. A 3-year-old-boy who initially presented hypoplastic scotum, small penis and bilateral cryptorchism was confirmed the diagnosis of PWS using of with genetic tests. Finally, he was taken bilateral orchiopexy.
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Main subject:
Penis
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Prader-Willi Syndrome
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Chromosomes, Human, Pair 15
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Genetic Testing
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Cryptorchidism
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Orchiopexy
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Hypogonadism
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Intellectual Disability
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Obesity
Language:
Korean
Journal:
Korean Journal of Andrology
Year:
2011
Type:
Article
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