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Pediatric Endocrinology (Expert Forum)
angel syndrome
Answered by
Deanna L Aftab Guy, MD - Short Stature, thyroid, Pituitary abnormalit, Puberty concerns, Rapid Growth, Adrenal problems, Parathyroid abnormal, Rickets and bone dis
Vanderbilt Children’s Hospital
Nashville - TN
Questions in the Pediatric Endocrinology forum are answered by Dr. Deanna L Aftab Guy, affiliated with Vanderbilt Children's Hospital. Topics covered include adrenal problems, diabetes insipidus, menstrual irregularities, obesity, parathyroid abnormalities, pituitary abnormalities, puberty concerns, rapid growth, rickets and bone disease, short stature, and thyroid.
angel syndrome
by mechanic10, May 31, 2008 09:43PM
My nephew mentioned to me today that his daughter who is about two years old, has angel syndrome. He said, that the neurologist did notgave them a explanation of what that syndrome consist of what kind of effects it has. Can you please tell me is what that consists.
Doctor's Answer
by Deanna L Aftab Guy, MD, May 31, 2008 10:34PM
, May 31, 2008 10:34PM
To: mechanic10
This is Angelman Syndrome-it is not an endocrine disorder but a genetic problem that children can have and they have a certain appearance with developmental delay.
