Progeria

Indian J Dent Res. 2009 Oct-Dec;20(4):508-10. doi: 10.4103/0970-9290.59442.

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.

Publication types

  • Case Reports
  • Review

MeSH terms

  • Adult
  • Anodontia / diagnosis
  • Cranial Sutures / abnormalities
  • Craniofacial Abnormalities / diagnosis*
  • Diagnosis, Differential
  • Frontal Bone / abnormalities
  • Humans
  • Male
  • Mandible / abnormalities
  • Mandibular Condyle / abnormalities
  • Nose / abnormalities
  • Parietal Bone / abnormalities
  • Progeria / diagnosis*