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Epidemiology and clinical aspects of Werner's syndrome in North Sardinia: description of a cluster.
European journal of dermatology : EJD - 1 Jan 2000
Masala Maria Vittoria, Scapaticci S, Olivieri Carla, Pirodda Cesare, Montesu Maria Antonietta, Cuccuru Maria Antonietta, Pruneddu Sara, Danesino Cesare, Cerimele Decio
Abstract excerpt
Werner syndrome (WS, MIM#277700) is a very rare autosomal recessive disorder. WS clinical signs include altered distribution of subcutaneous fat, juvenile bilateral cataracts, a mask-like face and bird-like nose, trophic ulcers of the feet, diabetes mellitus, and premature atherosclerosis. The habitus is characteristic, with short stature, stocky trunk and slender extremities. WS frequency has been roughly...
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