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Review
. 2018 Jun;85(6):478-485.
doi: 10.1007/s12098-017-2502-2. Epub 2017 Nov 27.

Genetic and Syndromic Causes of Obesity and its Management

Ildiko H Koves  1 , Christian Roth  2   3
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Genetic and Syndromic Causes of Obesity and its Management

Ildiko H Koves et al. Indian J Pediatr. 2018 Jun.

Abstract

The aim of this article is to provide an in depth review of the rare genetic and syndromic forms of childhood obesity. The authors demonstrate the complexity and inter-relationships of the leptin-melanocortin signaling pathway and its central nervous system and systemic effects. Authors highlight the clinical distinctive features of genetic/syndromic causes for childhood obesity, in particular, relative shorter height to their genetic potential, developmental challenges and in some instances, ophthalmological and retina changes. They outline specific genetic testing and treatment options available for these conditions.

Keywords: Clinical assessment; Leptin-melanocortin signaling pathway; Monogenic obesity; Syndromic obesity.

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