Rapid-onset obesity, hypothalamic dysfunction, hypoventilation, and autonomic dysregulation in Saudi Arabia

Authors

• Adel S. Al-Harbi, From the Departments of Pediatric (Al-Harbi, Shamrani), Prince Sultan Military Medical City, (Al-Shawwa), Al-Habib Medical Group, Arryan Hospital, Riyadh, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia
• Abdullah Al-Shamrani, From the Departments of Pediatric (Al-Harbi, Shamrani), Prince Sultan Military Medical City, (Al-Shawwa), Al-Habib Medical Group, Arryan Hospital, Riyadh, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia
• Baha A. Al-Shawwa, From the Departments of Pediatric (Al-Harbi, Shamrani), Prince Sultan Military Medical City, (Al-Shawwa), Al-Habib Medical Group, Arryan Hospital, Riyadh, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia

Abstract

Rapid-onset obesity, hypothalamic dysfunction, hypoventilation, and autonomic dysregulation (ROHHAD) is a rare disease, but could be fatal if not diagnosed early. It mimics many other diseases and it may take few years after the onset of rapid obesity to have the other clinical features. Therefore, any patient with rapid-onset obesity after the age of 2 years should have high index of suspicion and long term follow up. We report a case of ROHHAD in Saudi Arabia and we highlight the clinical features and the importance of early diagnosis and management.

Article Type

Case Report

First Page

1258

Last Page

1260

Recommended Citation

Al-Harbi, Adel S.; Al-Shamrani, Abdullah; and Al-Shawwa, Baha A. (2016) "Rapid-onset obesity, hypothalamic dysfunction, hypoventilation, and autonomic dysregulation in Saudi Arabia," Saudi Medical Journal: Vol. 37: Iss. 11, Article 14.
DOI: https://doi.org/10.15537/smj.2016.11.15578