Prader-Willi Syndrome (cont.)
Can Prader-Willi syndrome be inherited?
Most cases of Prader-Willi syndrome are not inherited, particularly those
caused by a deletion in the paternal chromosome 15 or by maternal uniparental
disomy. These genetic changes occur as random events during the formation of
reproductive cells or in early fetal development. Affected people typically have
no history of the disorder in their family.
Rarely, a genetic change responsible for Prader-Willi syndrome can be
inherited. For example, it is possible for a genetic defect that abnormally
inactivates genes on the paternal chromosome 15 to be passed from one generation
to the next.
Where can I find information about treatment for Prader-Willi syndrome?
These resources address treatment or management of Prader-Willi syndrome or
some of its symptoms.
You might also find information on treatment of Prader-Willi syndrome in
Educational resources and
Patient support.
Where can I find additional information about Prader-Willi syndrome?
You may find the following resources about Prader-Willi syndrome helpful.
These materials are written for the general public.
You may also be interested in these resources, which are designed for
healthcare professionals and researchers.
- Gene Reviews - Clinical summary
- Gene Tests - DNA tests ordered by healthcare professionals
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ClinicalTrials.gov - Linking patients to medical research
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PubMed - Recent literature Online Books - Medical and science texts
Scriver's
- OMIM - Genetic disorder catalog
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