Werners syndrom
Også kjent som: Aldringstilstand (prematur)
Engelsk navn: Werner syndrome
Engelske synonym: Adult progeria,WS
Definisjon
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.
Fra Orphanet
ORPHA: 902
Klassifiseringsnivå: Disorder
ICD-10: E34.8