Prader-Willi Syndrome: an under-recognized cause of hypotonia?

• Main Authors: Marlene Rodrigues (Author), Miguel Costa (Author), Joana Teixeira (Author), Carla Sá (Author), Liliana Pinheiro (Author), Eduarda Abreu (Author), Albina Silva (Author), Nicole Silva (Author), Matos Marques (Author), Miguel Rocha (Author), Almerinda Pereira (Author)
• Format: Book
• Published: Hygeia Press di Corridori Marinella, 2017-12-01T00:00:00Z.
• Subjects: article
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The "floppy infant" is a well-recognized entity characterized by general­ized hypotonia presenting at birth or in early life. Hypotonia represents a diagnostic challenge because it may be the presentation sign of numerous diseases, as central or peripheral nervous system abnormalities, myo...