Froelich syndrome

Definition

Froelich syndrome is characterized by obesity and hypogonadism due to a hypothalamic-pituitary disorder. The hypothalamus is a part of the brain where certain functions such as sleep cycles and body temperature are regulated. The pituitary is a gland that makes hormones that affect growth and the functions of other glands in the body. Froehlich syndrome is acquired(i.e., not thought to be inherited or genetic). This syndrome appears to affect males more commonly. The term 'Froelich syndrome' is rarely used today.

Also known as Babinski-Froelich syndrome, dystrophia Adiposogenitalis, Froehlich's syndrome, Froelich's syndrome, Frohlich syndrome, Frohlich's syndrome, Frolich's syndrome, hypothalamic infantilism-obesity, Launois-Cleret syndrome, sexual infantilism — per MONDO

Also identified as

• DOID 6676 per MONDO
• ICD9 253.8 per MONDO
• NCIT C34625 per MONDO
• SCTID 62999006 per MONDO
• UMLS C0016724 per MONDO

Affected Organs