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Werner syndrome

What is Werner syndrome?

Werner syndrome (WS) is a rare inherited syndrome characterized by premature aging with onset in the third decade of life and with cardinal clinical features including bilateral cataracts, short stature, graying and thinning of scalp hair, characteristic skin disorders and premature onset of additional age-related disorders.

Other condition names

  • Adult progeria
  • WS

Inheritance type

Autosomal recessive

Prevalence

  • Europe: 1-9 in 1,000 000
  • United States: 1-9 in 1,000 000

Age of Onset

  • Adolescent
  • Adult
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