Progeria is a rare genetic condition characterized by an appearance of accelerated aging in children. Its name is derived from the Greek and means "prematurely old." The classic type is the Hutchinson-Gilford Progeria Syndrome which was first described in England in 1886 by Dr. Jonathan Hutchinson and again in 1886 and 1904 by Dr. Hastings Gilford.
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Outlines the symptoms and lists related organizations.
Offers alternative names, a general discussion and further resources.
Medical research, education, support, and fundraising for this "pre-mature aging" disease.
Images of persons with this disease and diagnostic criteria for WRN and contact information for a central repository of WS data and research and materials.
Encyclopedia article on this rare genetic disorder, its causes, diagnosis, treatment, prognosis and research.
Encyclopedia article on this rare genetic disorder, its causes, diagnosis, treatment, prognosis and research.
Medical research, education, support, and fundraising for this "pre-mature aging" disease.
Offers alternative names, a general discussion and further resources.
Outlines the symptoms and lists related organizations.
Images of persons with this disease and diagnostic criteria for WRN and contact information for a central repository of WS data and research and materials.
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