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Hutchinson-Gilford Progeria Syndrome

Hutchinson-Gilford progeria syndrome (HGPS) is an extremely rare genetic disorder that causes rapid and accelerated aging in children. Those affected by HGPS experience symptoms typically associated with old age, such as skin thinning, hair loss, cardiovascular complications, and skeletal abnormalities. Individuals with HGPS have a significantly shortened lifespan, with most not surviving beyond their teenage years.

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