hrp0082p2-d2-380 | Fat Metabolism & Obesity (1) | ESPE2014

A New Case of Proopiomelanocortin Deficiency

Fuentes-Bolanos Noemi Auxiliadora , Madueno Francisco Jose Tinahones , Gonzalez Luis Castano , Gea Isabel Leiva , Ollero Maria Jose Martinez-Aedo , Lopez-Siguero Juan Pedro

Introduction: The proopiomelanocortin is a polypeptide of many biologically active peptides involved in many key functions which have not yet been clarified. The mutation in the gene encoding this polypeptide is associated with a clinical trials characterized by early-onset obesity, terciary adrenal insufficiency, and alteration of pigmentation. Eight cases with known genetic mutation have been published.Case report: Newborn male 27 days old from North A...