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ORPHA:902

Werner syndrome

Also called Adult progeria, WS

Body system
Skin diseases
Inheritance pattern
Autosomal recessive
Typical age of onset
Adolescent, Adult
Estimated prevalence
1-9 / 1 000 000 (United States)
Rarity class
1-9 / 1 000 000

ORPHA:902 is classified under "Skin diseases" in the Orphanet nomenclature.

Common signs

  • Hypogonadism
  • Convex nasal ridge
  • Cataract
  • Abnormal thorax morphology
  • Osteoporosis
  • Slender build