Woodhouse Sakati syndrome

Synonyms

Alopecia hypogonadism extrapyramidal disorder
Hypogonadism, diabetes mellitus, alopecia, mental retardation, and electrocardiographic abnormalities
Woodhouse-Sakati syndrome
Diabetes-hypogonadism-deafness-intellectual disability syndrome

Overview

Woodhouse-Sakati syndrome is a rare autosomal recessive genetic disorder which causes malformations and deficiencies affecting the endocrine system A condition which consists of numerous symptoms such as diabetes, hypogonadism, deafness and mental retardation.

Symptoms

  • Little body hair
  • Hearing difficulties
  • Delayed puberty
  • Mental retardation
  • Poor concentration
  • Abnormality of the genital system
  • Arrhythmia
  • Cognitive impairment
  • Hearing impairment
  • Type I diabetes mellitus

Resources

  • NIH