What Are The Symptoms Of Hutchinson-Gilford Syndrome?

Hutchinson-Gilford syndrome (HGPS) is a rare and progressive disorder that causes children to age prematurely, often with an onset within the first few years of their life. This disorder is passed through parental genes to a child. The mutation of the LMNA gene is responsible for causing Hutchinson-Gilford syndrome. This particular mutation causes the body to incorrectly produce a protein needed for the nucleus of a cell to stay together. As a result, the cells in the body of individuals with this condition are unstable, and this abnormality leads to rapid aging. The life expectancy of a Hutchinson-Gilford syndrome patient is thirteen years on average, but some may live up to twenty years.