The segmental premature aging disease Hutchinson-Gilford Progeria syndrome (HGPS) is caused by a truncated and farnesylated form of Lamin A called progerin. HGPS affects mesenchymal lineages, including the skeletal system, dermis, and vascular smooth muscle (VSMC). To understand the underlying
This paper analyzes the craniofacial morphology in a patient with typical Hallermann-Streiff syndrome (HSS) who developed symptomatic cardiorespiratory deficiency at the age of 48 years. The patient had obstructive sleep apnea (OSA), hypoxia, hypercarbia, pulmonary hypertension, tricuspid