Sotos syndrome and hyperactivity

Published

2010-12-01

How to Cite

Medina Téllez de Meneses, E., & Pelaz Antolín, A. (2010). Sotos syndrome and hyperactivity. Revista De Psiquiatría Infanto-Juvenil, 27(4), 299–301. Retrieved from https://aepnya.eu/index.php/revistaaepnya/article/view/159

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Section

Case reports

Authors

  • E Medina Téllez de Meneses Comunidad Autónoma de Madrid
  • A Pelaz Antolín Área 3. Comunidad Autónoma de Madrid

Keywords:

Sotos syndrome, SSo, hyperactivity

Abstract

Sotos syndrome is characterized by advanced bone age with overgrowth, macrocephaly, characteristic facies, and learning difficulties. Also, it can present restlessness, attention deficit, hyperactivity and aggressivity. We report the case of a 6-year old boy with Sotos syndrome and an attention deficit and hyperactivity disorder associated. 

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Author Biographies

E Medina Téllez de Meneses, Comunidad Autónoma de Madrid

Psiquiatra 

A Pelaz Antolín, Área 3. Comunidad Autónoma de Madrid

Psiquiatra Infantil.

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