Information on Werner's Syndrome can be found at Werner's website . Progeria is a rare genetic syndrome that is being researched at this time. For information on how to make a donation to this research please contact The Progeria Research Foundation . Dwarfism or stunted growth. The fat under the skin is nonexistent.
Bones are brittle and break very easily.
Hardening and thickening of the arteries causing them to loose their elastic ability. The amount of blood that flows through the arteries and supplies blood flow to the outside of the heart is reduced. The face is below a normal size. Micrognathia is when the manible is abnormally small on one or both sides. In summary Patient may have a larger than normal head as compared to their face.