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Case Report

J Korean Pediatr Soc. 1986;29(10):1138-1142. Published online October 31, 1986.

A Case of Hutchinson-Gilford Progeria Syndrome.

Byeung Ju Jeoung¹, Duk Hi Kim¹

¹Department of Pediatrics, Yonsei University, College of Medicine, Seoul, Korea

Abstract

Recently, the authers experienced a case of Hutchinson-Gilford Progeria sydrome which is characterized by stunded growth, premature aging and normal intelligence. They die prematurely as a results of myocardial infarction with on average age of 13. Berief review of the literatures was made.

Keywords :Hutchinson-Gilford Progeria Syndrome.