Kosmetische Medizin 2013 (1): 25 – 28

PROGERIA ADULTORUM (WERNER’S SYNDROME) – A CARICATURE OF AGING

THOMAS JANSEN

KEY WORDS: Progeria adultorum, Werner’s syndrome, progeroid syndrome, premature aging, trophic ulcerations

SUMMARY:
Progeria adultorum (Werner’s syndrome) is a very rare autosomal recessive inherited disease showing precocious senility. A 47-year old female patient with progeria adultorum presenting with trophic ulcerations is reported.

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