Unprecedented report: First female monozygotic twins as carriers of Hutchinson-Gilford progeria syndrome

Abstract

Hutchinson-Gilford Progeria Syndrome (HGPS) is a rare genetic condition characterized by premature aging resulting from an autosomal mutation in the LMNA gene. This article presents a groundbreaking instance of the first female monozygotic twins affected by HGPS, originating from Brazil, highlighting the exceptional nature of this case.