Hydrocephalus obesity hypogonadism
Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1] Assosciate Editor(s)-In-Chief: Prashanth Saddala M.B.B.S
Synonyms and keywords: Sengers-Hamel-Otten syndrome
Overview
This syndrome is characterized by the association of
- Congenital hydrocephalus
- Centripetal obesity
- Hypogonadism
- Intellectual deficit and
- Short stature
Pathophysiology
Genetics
An X-linked recessive mode of inheritance was suggested.
Epidemiology and Demographics
It has been described in two males from one family.