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Hutchinson-Gilford Progeria Syndrome - What Causes This Rare Condition?

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Hutchinson-Gilford progeria syndrome (HGPS) is a genetic condition causing rapid aging in childhood. Children with HGPS appear normal at birth but experience significant failure to thrive during the first year. Characteristic facial features include a disproportionately large head, narrow nasal ridge and tip, thin lips, small mouth, and retro- and

Hutchinson-Gilford Progeria Syndrome - What Causes This Rare Condition?
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