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  • Pediatric endocrinology
  • Medical imaging

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  • Hutchinson-Gilford progeria syndrome (HGPS) is an extremely rare genetic disorder affecting approximately 1 in 8 million newborns.
  • Characterized by rapid, premature aging, HGPS typically presents sporadically with a slight male predominance and autosomal recessive inheritance.
  • Affected children have a significantly reduced lifespan, averaging 13.4 years, often succumbing to cardiovascular complications like myocardial infarction.

Observation:

  • A rare case of an 8-year-old boy diagnosed with Hutchinson-Gilford progeria syndrome is presented.
  • The patient exhibited classic clinical signs of premature aging consistent with progeria.
  • Radiological examination, specifically a skeletal survey, was performed to confirm the diagnosis.

Findings:

  • The skeletal survey revealed almost all typical radiological findings associated with Hutchinson-Gilford progeria syndrome.
  • These findings provided strong evidence supporting the clinical diagnosis.
  • The case underscores the importance of radiological assessment in diagnosing rare genetic disorders.

Implications:

  • This case report reinforces the diagnostic criteria for Hutchinson-Gilford progeria syndrome.
  • It emphasizes the utility of skeletal surveys in identifying characteristic radiographic features.
  • Understanding these findings aids in early diagnosis and management of progeria patients, potentially improving care for cardiovascular complications.