Review Article
Year: 2019 | Month: August | Volume: 6 | Issue: 8 | Pages: 428-430
Hutchinson-Gilford Syndrome/Progeria
Vaishali Upadhyay
Post-Lecturer, Sharda School Of Nursing Science and Research, Sharda University, Greater Noida, UP
ABSTRACT
Progeria is a rare autosomal dominant genetic disorder, Condition of childhood with striking features resembling premature aging. It was first described in 1886 by Jonathan Hutchinson. It was also first described independently in 1897 by Hastings Gilford, The condition was later named by their discoverer - Hutchinson–Gilford Progeria Syndrome (HGPS). The condition is extremely rare affecting around 1 in every 4 million children. Children with progeria usually die of heart attacks or strokes. Children with progeria appear normal at birth but, during the first year, signs and symptoms, such as slow growth and hair loss, begin to appear. Disease is incurable, but symptoms can be managed.
Key words: Autosomal, Premature, HGPS, Strokes.
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