Progeria

A very rare genetic disorder caused by mutations in the LMNA gene. It is characterized by premature aging. Signs and symptoms include failure to thrive, limited growth, alopecia, wrinkled skin, small face, development of atherosclerosis, and heart disease. There is no cure for this condition. Individuals do not usually survive beyond their early twenties. Death usually occurs as a result of complications from atherosclerosis.

Disease Alternative Name

hutchinson-gilford progeria syndrome

premature senility syndrome

hutchinson-gilford disease

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Dr. Safat Khan(Goldmedlist)

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Progeria(rare and very interesting disease)

Progeria, also known as Hutchinson-Gilford syndrome, is an extremely rare, progressive genetic disorder that causes children to age rapidly, starting in their first two years of life. Children with progeria generally appear normal at birth....See More

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Dr. Biswabhusan Pradhan

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Hutchinson-Gilford Progeria Syndrome (HGPS) since 1886. HGPS is an extremely rare genetic disorder in which the symptoms resemble aspects of ageing at a very early age. The condition affects one in eight million live births and those bor...See More

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Dr. Ramesh Bind

specialist: acute and chronic paralysis, piles, diabetes, and skin disease.

A patient 22/m burning, ulcerated penis. According to symptoms I selected merc. Sol 200, stysphygeria 200.all complaints...See More

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Dr. Ramesh Bind

specialist: acute and chronic paralysis, piles, diabetes, and skin disease.

merc. Sol 200, staphisagria 200 cure that situation.

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Dr. Nihal Ahmad

Unani Medicine

Acrogeria a rare condition. Acrogeria condition is characterized by nonprogressive form of skin atrophy mainly in the ...See More

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Dr. Niraj Upadhyay

General Practice (Homeopathy)

New things to learn.. Thank you Sir.. Interesting case..

Dr. Niddhi Patel

Homeopathy

A female patient Of six years and eleven months old was brought to clinic. she was deleiverd normally with all parameter...See More

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Dr. Vishwanath Patil Patil

Radiology

Diagnosis..? Is it prigeria?

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Dr. Tanya Manocha

Pediatrics

a very interesting case of progeria. lets discuss all the possible outcomes and reasons for the same

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