High Prevalence of Precocious Puberty and Obesity in Childhood Narcolepsy with Cataplexy

Francesca Poli, Fabio Pizza, Emmanuel Mignot, Raffaele Ferri, Uberto Pagotto, Shahrad Taheri, Elena Finotti, Filippo Bernardi, Piero Pirazzoli, Alessandro Cicognani,

SLEEP · 2013 · 150 citations · 32 references

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Abstract

NC occurring during prepubertal age is frequently accompanied by precocious puberty and overweight/obesity, suggesting an extended hypothalamic dysfunction. The severity of these comorbidities and the potential related risks require a multidiagnostic approach and a tailored therapeutic management.

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