Obesity due to pro-opiomelanocortin deficiency

Definition

Pro-opiomelanocortin (POMC) deficiency is a form of monogenic obesity resulting in severe early-onset obesity, adrenal insufficiency, red hair and pale skin.

Also known as obesity, adrenal insufficiency, and red hair due to POMC deficiency, POMC Deficiency — per MONDO

Also identified as

• DOID 0051068 per MONDO
• ICD9 255.5 per MONDO
• MESH C565726 per MONDO
• OMIM 609734 per MONDO
• Orphanet 71526 per MONDO
• SCTID 702949005 per MONDO
• UMLS C1857854 per MONDO