
Hutchinson-Gilford Syndrome
HGPS
📋Overview
Hutchinson-Gilford Syndrome is a legacy term for Hutchinson-Gilford Progeria Syndrome (HGPS), a rare genetic disorder characterized by features of accelerated aging in children. The modern preferred term is Hutchinson-Gilford Progeria Syndrome. It is caused by mutations in the LMNA gene leading to abnormal production of the protein progerin, which affects nuclear structure and cellular function.
Medical codes (for reference)
UMLS CUI: C0033300ICD-10-CM
E34.8
MeSH
D011371
SNOMED CT (US)
238870004
Codes are provided for reference and interoperability. They are not a diagnosis.
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