A not very essential obesity: the Rohhad Syndrome. Description of two cases and review of the literature

• Main Authors: V. Ramistella (Author), M. Wasniewska (Author), M. Valenzise (Author), D. Corica (Author), S. Cantucci (Author), E. Pitrolo (Author), M. Romeo (Author), F. De Luca (Author)
• Format: Book
• Published: PAGEPress Publications, 2013-08-01T00:00:00Z.
• Subjects: article
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Rapid-onset Obesity with Hypothalamic Dysfunction, Hypoventilation, and Autonomic Dysregulation (ROHHAD) is a rare and complex pediatric disorder . Children typically show ROHHAD after the first years of life with rapid weight gain and subsequently autonomic nervous system dysregulation (altered pai...