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Progeria

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Coronary artery blockage
Alternative Names

Hutchinson-Gilford syndrome


Treatment

There is presently no treatment for progeria. Support groups are available for the families of children with progeria.


Support Groups

Progeria Research Foundation, Inc. -- www.progeriaresearch.org


Expectations (prognosis)

Progeria is associated with a short lifespan.


Complications

Calling your health care provider

Call for an appointment with your health care provider if you child does not appear to be growing or developing normally.


Review Date: 04/20/2005
Reviewed By: Neal Sondheimer, M.D., PhD., Division of Genetics and Metabolism, Children's Hospital of Philadelphia, Philadelphia, PA. Review provided by VeriMed Healthcare Network.

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