Prader-Willi syndrome in black females

Clin Genet. 1984 Aug;26(2):161-3. doi: 10.1111/j.1399-0004.1984.tb00807.x.

Abstract

Reports of Black females with Prader-Willi have been rare. This communication describes two Black females with Prader-Willi syndrome. Chromosome analysis revealed a small deletion of the proximal portion of a chromosome 15 in one case and apparently normal chromosomes in the other.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Adolescent
  • Black People
  • Child
  • Chromosome Deletion
  • Chromosomes, Human, 13-15
  • Female
  • Humans
  • Prader-Willi Syndrome / genetics*