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Prader-Willi syndrome — Clinical Guidelines

Overview

Prader-Willi syndrome (PWS) is a complex genetic neurodevelopmental disorder characterized by hypotonia in infancy, followed by hyperphagia leading to obesity, short stature, and cognitive disabilities 1 2 5.

Diagnosis

Key Diagnostic Criteria: Infantile hypotonia, hyperphagia, central adrenal insufficiency, short stature, cognitive disabilities, and behavioral issues 1 5.

Recommended Tests: Genetic testing including methylation analysis and chromosomal microarray to identify deletions or mutations in the 15q11-q13 region 5 9.

Additional Investigations: Brain MRI to rule out structural abnormalities, endocrine assessments for growth hormone deficiency and hypogonadism 5 8.

Management

First-Line Treatments:

- Dietary Management: Strict dietary control to prevent hyperphagia and obesity 1. - Growth Hormone Therapy: To improve growth velocity and reduce body fat 5.

Adjunctive Treatments:

- Behavioral Interventions: Speech-language therapy and multidisciplinary support to address cognitive and behavioral challenges 7. - Sleep Disorders Management: Addressing sleep-disordered breathing and hypersomnolence with appropriate interventions 4. - Endocrine Support: Testosterone replacement therapy for hypogonadism in males 8.

Special Populations

Pediatrics: Early identification and institution of dietary restrictions and growth hormone therapy are crucial 1 5.

Comorbidities: Management of obesity, sleep disorders, and hypothyroidism requires tailored approaches 4 16.

Elderly: Long-term management focuses on obesity-related complications, such as cardiovascular health and orthopedic issues 12.

Key Recommendations

Early Identification and Dietary Control: Implement strict dietary management early in life to prevent obesity 1 (Evidence: Strong).

Growth Hormone Therapy: Initiate growth hormone therapy to enhance growth and reduce body fat in pediatric patients 5 (Evidence: Moderate).

Multidisciplinary Support: Provide comprehensive multidisciplinary care including behavioral, speech-language, and endocrine support 7 4 (Evidence: Moderate).

Regular Monitoring of Sleep Disorders: Screen and manage sleep disorders to improve quality of life 4 (Evidence: Moderate).

Genetic Counseling: Offer genetic counseling to families for understanding inheritance patterns and early diagnosis 9 (Evidence: Expert opinion).

References

1 Skrzypek M, Kowal K, Glibowski P, Dzida G, Nowosad K, Krzyszycha R et al.. Analysis of the Diet Quality and Nutritional State of Children, Youth, and Young Adults with Prader-Willi Syndrome: A Polish Multiple Case Study. Nutrients 2023. link 2 Bellis SA, Kuhn I, Adams S, Mullarkey L, Holland A. The consequences of hyperphagia in people with Prader-Willi Syndrome: A systematic review of studies of morbidity and mortality. European journal of medical genetics 2022. link 3 Whittington J, Holland A. Next Steps in Prader-Willi Syndrome Research: On the Relationship between Genotype and Phenotype. International journal of molecular sciences 2022. link 4 Cataldi M, Arnaldi D, Tucci V, De Carli F, Patti G, Napoli F et al.. Sleep disorders in Prader-Willi syndrome, evidence from animal models and humans. Sleep medicine reviews 2021. link 5 Góralska M, Bednarczuk T, Rosłon M, Libura M, Szalecki M, Hilczer M et al.. Management of Prader-Willi Syndrome (PWS) in adults - what an endocrinologist needs to know. Recommendations of the Polish Society of Endocrinology and the Polish Society of Paediatric Endocrinology and Diabetology. Endokrynologia Polska 2018. link 6 Fraga B, Gomes C, Gouveia R, Oliveira G. Herlyn-Werner-Wunderlich and Prader-Willi syndromes: more than a coincidence?. BMJ case reports 2015. link 7 Misquiatti AR, Cristovão MP, Brito MC. Trajectory and outcomes of speech language therapy in the Prader-Willi syndrome (PWS): case report. Jornal da Sociedade Brasileira de Fonoaudiologia 2011. link 8 Fillion M, Deal CL, Van Vliet G. Normal minipuberty of infancy in boys with Prader-Willi syndrome. The Journal of pediatrics 2006. link 9 Bellon-Harn ML. Clinical management of a child with Prader-Willi Syndrome from maternal uniparental disomy (UPD) genetic inheritance. Journal of communication disorders 2005. link 10 Odent S, Taque S, Lucas J, Le Mee F, Le Marec B. Prader-Willi syndrome and polygonosomal abnormalities in males:about a Prader-Willi/47,XYY patient. Annales de genetique 2001. link01039-5) 11 Schmidt H, Schwarz HP. Premature adrenarche, increased growth velocity and accelerated bone age in male patients with Prader-Labhart-Willi syndrome. European journal of pediatrics 2001. link 12 Butler MG. A 68-year-old white female with Prader-Willi syndrome. Clinical dysmorphology 2000. link 13 Lennox N, Cook A, Slater H. Prader-Willi syndrome. Australian family physician 1997. link 14 Greenwood RE, Small IC. Case report of the Prader-Willi syndrome. Journal of clinical periodontology 1990. link 15 Magenis RE, Toth-Fejel S, Allen LJ, Black M, Brown MG, Budden S et al.. Comparison of the 15q deletions in Prader-Willi and Angelman syndromes: specific regions, extent of deletions, parental origin, and clinical consequences. American journal of medical genetics 1990. link 16 Bhate MS, Robertson PE, Davison EV, Brummitt JA. Prader Willi syndrome with hypothyroidism. Journal of mental deficiency research 1989. link 17 Bier DM. The Prader-Willi syndrome. California medicine 1970. link

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