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Generated 13 Oct 2026
Endocrinology · Endocrinology / Pediatric endocrinology

Schaaf–Yang syndrome

Also known as: MAGEL2-related syndrome; Prader–Willi-like syndrome

Neurodevelopmental disorder with Prader–Willi-like features from truncating MAGEL2 variants.

Medical specialty
Endocrinology
Subspecialty
Endocrinology / Pediatric endocrinology
Sex & age distribution
Male: affected; Female: affected equally; Children: yes, neonatal
Gene(s) involved
MAGEL2

Etiology & mechanism

Truncating paternal MAGEL2 variants.

Gene(s) involved (1)

MAGEL2

Symptoms & signs (7)

autismcontracturesfeeding difficultyhypogonadismintellectual disabilityneonatal hypotoniaobesity
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