Abstract

Hutchinson Gilford Progeria Syndrome (HGPS) is a rare, sporadic, autosomal dominant syndrome that involves premature ageing and death at early age due to myocardial infarction or stroke. A 30-year-old male with clinical and radiologic features highly suggestive of HGPS is presented here with description of differential diagnosis, dental considerations and review of literature.

Details

Title
Progeria
Author
Mohamed Riyaz, S; Jayachandran, S
Pages
508-10
Publication year
2009
Publication date
Oct 2009
Publisher
Medknow Publications & Media Pvt. Ltd.
ISSN
09709290
e-ISSN
19983603
Source type
Scholarly Journal
Language of publication
English
ProQuest document ID
860894035
Copyright
Copyright Medknow Publications & Media Pvt Ltd Oct 2009