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Werner syndrome: A case report and review of literature.

Authors :
Khan, Ghazala Aziz
Azfar, Nadia Ali
Malik, Lamees Mahmood
Sammar, Tayyaba
Jahangir, Muhammad
Source :
Journal of Pakistan Association of Dermatologists. Oct-Dec2011, Vol. 21 Issue 4, p304-308. 5p.
Publication Year :
2011

Abstract

Werner's syndrome is a rare inherited disorder characterized by short stature, sclerosed skin, cataract and premature aging of the face. The disease involves multiple systems of the body and some of the abnormalities may cause life threatening complications such as myocardial infarction and malignancy. We report a case of this rare disorder. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Details

Language :
English
ISSN :
15609014
Volume :
21
Issue :
4
Database :
Academic Search Index
Journal :
Journal of Pakistan Association of Dermatologists
Publication Type :
Academic Journal
Accession number :
78092779