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could you give me some information on the disease progeria?

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Progeria: Progeria is a self limited process with most recorded cases appearing as new mutations in families that have other normal children. There are rare sibships reported indicating an autosomal recessive form exists.Most don't survive their teens.The oldest on record died at 27. Death is often due to advanced  heart disease.

Question 2

progeria: is there any effect on the unborn fetus if it has progeria?

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Not specifically: Although their average birth weight of 6 pounds is a bit smaller than average the infants appear normal at birth.There may be some subtle features dealing with hair growth but few are recognized before a year of age.The rarity of the process and lack of early markers make any study of prenatal appearance unlikely.

Question 3

what is progeria?

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Supportive care: This rare pattern of premature aging is seldom seen by primary care providers. Assessment and confirmantion of any such DX by a geneticist is imperitive. Most work with a team of specialists who can monitor the DX specific healthrisks & provide guidence for your local source of care.They can also help you find support groups & other parents in the same situation.

Question 4

what is the cause of progeria?

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Most new mutations: Progeria is a self limited process with most recorded cases appearing as new mutations in families that have other normal children. There are rare sibships reported indicating an autosomal recessive form exists.Most don't survive their teens.

Question 5

what are the tests for progeria?

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See below: The gene responsible for progeria has been identified (lamin a) in april 2003. A blood test can now be performed  progeria is due to a point mutation in this gene.  It is not usually passed down in families.  The gene change is a chance, rare occurrence.

Question 6

how can progeria be transmitted?

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Most new mutations: Progeria is a self limited process with most recorded cases appearing as new mutations in families that have other normal children. There are rare sibships reported indicating an autosomal recessive form exists.Most don't survive their teens.

Question 7

what is progeria? can it be cured?

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Most new mutations: Progeria is a self limited geneticnprocess with most recorded cases appearing as new mutations in families that have other normal children. There are rare sibships reported indicating an autosomal recessive form exists.Most don't survive their teens.There is no known cure.

Question 8

what are the symptoms of progeria?

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Resources: Please check with the geneticist involved in your child's care. Also, the following website may be useful http://www.Progeriaresearch.Org/progeria_101.Html.

Question 9

what is progeria and what causes it?

Accepted Answer

Supportive care: This rare pattern of premature aging is caused by a random new genetic mutation. Assessment and confirmantion of any such DX by a geneticist is imperitive. Most work with a team of specialists who can monitor the DX specific healthrisks & provide guidence for your local source of care.They can also help you find support groups & other parents in the same situation.

Question 10

how many cases of progeria are there?

Accepted Answer

100: Over the century (1886-7) since identified.  Incidence is 1 in 4 million/some report up to 8 million.

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