Sotos syndrome and hyperactivity
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Sotos syndrome, SSo, hyperactivityAbstract
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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