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Hutchinson-Gilford progeria syndrome: review of the phenotype.
American journal of medical genetics. Part A - 1 Dec 2006
Hennekam Raoul C M
Abstract excerpt
Hutchinson-Gilford progeria syndrome (HGPS) is a rare but well known entity characterized by extreme short stature, low body weight, early loss of hair, lipodystrophy, scleroderma, decreased joint mobility, osteolysis, and facial features that resemble aged persons. Cardiovascular compromise leads to early demise. Cognitive development is normal. Data on 10 of our own cases and 132 cases from literature are...
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