Progeria
Congenital condition
Definition ?
A rare syndrome in children characterized by physical signs and symptoms suggested of premature old age.
Caused by ?
Progeria is caused by genetic mutation. The mutation occurs in the gene LMNA. This causes children to age rapidly. There is no prevention for progeria since progeria is a relative unknown and mysterious diease.
Symptoms ?
Slow growth
Hair loss
Underdeveloped jaw
wrinkles
enlarged head
joint stiffness
Treatments ?
There is no cure for progeria , but medications may alleviate symptoms or delay progression. FTIs currently used for treating cancer, might reverse the nuclear structure abnormalities.
Detections ?
Doctors may suspect progeria based on signs and symptoms characterized of the syndrome. Your doctor will order a genetic test, genetic test for LMNA mutations can confirm the diagnosis of progeria.