PRADER WILLI SYNDROME: A LITERATURE REVIEW

Objective: To review articles and case reports on Prader-Willi Syndrome, observing its characteristics and relating its treatment to the various fields of health. Methodology: As a result of articles found in the following databases: PubMed, MedLine, SciELO and European journal of human genetic Results: SPW can be diagnosed in the neonatal period through genetic studies or physical characteristics, it is a disease that has no cure, but can be treated, preferably early, to ensure the greatest comfort to the patient during his life. Conclusion: Because it is a syndrome that affects the patient in behavioral, structural and intellectual environments, act jointly to ensure the well being of the individual with SPW.