For Early Diagnosis of Young Patients With Werner Syndrome: Indication for Genetic Testing

    February 2025 in “ Geriatrics and gerontology international/Geriatrics & gerontology international ”
    Tetta Sato, Yoshiro Maezawa, Hisaya Kato, Mayumi Shoji, Yukari Maeda, Hiyori Kaneko, Kazuto Aono, Yoshitaka Kubota, Toshibumi Taniguchi, Toshiyuki Oshitari, Sei‐ichiro Motegi, Yoichi Takami, Hironori Nakagami, Akira Taniguchi, Kazuhisa Watanabe, Minoru Takemoto, Masaya Koshizaka, Rika Kosaki, Muneaki Matsuo, Hideo Kaneko, Kenji Ihara, Junko Oshima, Koutaro Yokote
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    Studysummary This study found that cataracts, hair changes, short stature, and low bodyweight are key indicators for diagnosing Werner syndrome in patients under 30, differing from older age group symptoms.
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