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Classroom classification

百科

Werner syndrome

遗传病科

Common symptoms

昏迷、过早衰老、面容憔悴早老、鸟嘴样尖鼻、鸡眼、骨质疏松、动脉粥样硬化、腱反射消失、衣玉品、闭经

The pathology of disease

Werner syndrome is adult progeria; autosomal recessive; WRN gene; premature aging; cataracts; scleroderma-like skin; diabetes; atherosclerosis; cancer predisposition.

Symptoms

Premature aging; short stature; cataracts; scleroderma-like skin; diabetes; atherosclerosis; cancer; young adult

Causes

WRN helicase mutation; autosomal recessive; premature aging.

Treatment

Manage complications; screen for cancer/cardiovascular; genetic counseling; supportive

Dept

Genetics / dermatology / endocrinology / oncology.

Warm reminder: Health education reference only; seek care at regular hospital.

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