Diagnosis of Prader-Willi Syndrome


Diagnosis Of Prader-Willi Syndrome

 

     DNA testing is used to determine whether or not a child has PWS. There are many warning signs that are used to determine if a child should be tested. Some of these signs can even be detected before the child is born, while in the womb.  The following signs are used to determine if a child should be tested:

 

 

[Prader-Willi Syndrome 3]

Footnotes

  1. " Diagnostic Criteria for Prader-Willi Syndrome ." Prader-Willi Association (USA). N.p., n.d. Web. 2 Nov. 2009. .