Dementia in a woman with Prader–Willi syndrome

Abstract We report on a 58-year-old woman with Prader–Willi syndrome (PWS) and dementia. This case report illustrates a new research area in older adults with PWS. Dementia might be associated with PWS. In the case of dementia, more clinical studies are warranted to observe whether premature Alzheim...

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Published in:European journal of medical genetics 2010-05, Vol.53 (3), p.145-148
Main Authors: Sinnema, Margje, Schrander-Stumpel, Constance T.R.M, Verheij, Hans E.G, Meeuwsen, Mireille, Maaskant, Marian A, Curfs, Leopold M.G
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Ageing
Aging
Behavior
Communication
Dementia
Dementia - complications
Dementia - diagnosis
Disease Progression
Female
Humans
Medical Education
Middle Aged
Prader-Willi Syndrome - complications
Prader-Willi Syndrome - diagnosis
Prader–Willi syndrome
Social Adjustment
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Summary:Abstract We report on a 58-year-old woman with Prader–Willi syndrome (PWS) and dementia. This case report illustrates a new research area in older adults with PWS. Dementia might be associated with PWS. In the case of dementia, more clinical studies are warranted to observe whether premature Alzheimer changes or indications of other dementia forms indeed occur more prevalent in people with PWS.
ISSN:1769-7212
1878-0849
DOI:10.1016/j.ejmg.2010.02.006