Progeria.
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2009-10
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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.
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Hutchinson-Gilford progeria syndrome, HGPS, premature ageing
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Riyaz S S Mohamed, Jayachandran S. Progeria. Indian Journal of Dental Research. 2009 Oct-Dec; 20(4): 508-510.