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Progeria



Coronary artery blockage
Coronary artery blockage


Progeria

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, progeria@netzero.net


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.




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