An obese young man with uncontrolled diabetes and insatiable hunger: Prader-Willi syndrome

Abstract

Prader-Willi syndrome (PWS) is a rare cause of obesity. With the rising incidence of obesity, clinicians need to be aware of genetic causes of obesity and when to suspect them. A case of PWS, which was diagnosed in adulthood, has been discussed. This case is special because of lack of history of floppiness in infancy and predominance behavioral problems.

Keywords

• Genetic
• obesity
• Prader-Willi syndrome