In this Article

• What is Prader-Willi syndrome?
• What are the signs, symptoms, and physical features of Prader-Willi syndrome?
• How common is, and what causes Prader-Willi syndrome?
• Can Prader-Willi syndrome be inherited?
• Where can I find information about treatment for Prader-Willi syndrome?
• Where can I find additional information about Prader-Willi syndrome?
• What other names do people use for Prader-Willi syndrome?
• What if I still have specific questions about Prader-Willi syndrome?
• Where can I find general information about genetic conditions?
• What glossary definitions help with understanding Prader-Willi syndrome?
• Prader-Willi Syndrome Index

You may find the following resources about Prader-Willi syndrome helpful. These materials are written for the general public.

• NIH Publications - National Institutes of Health (2 links)
  
  
• MedlinePlus - Health information (4 links)
  
  
• Educational resources - Information pages (7 links)
  
  
• Patient support - For patients and families (4 links)

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
  
  
• ClinicalTrials.gov - Linking patients to medical research
  
  
• PubMed - Recent literature Online Books - Medical and science texts Scriver's
  
  
• OMIM - Genetic disorder catalog