What is leprechaunism?

Leprechaunism is an extremely rare disorder characterized by abnormal resistance to insulin that results in a variety of distinguishing characteristics, including growth delays and abnormalities affecting the endocrine system (i.e., the system of glands that secrete hormones into the blood system).

How is Werner syndrome treated?

Depending upon such factors, treatment methods may include surgery, use of certain anticancer drugs (chemotherapy), radiation therapy, and/or other measures. Genetic counseling is recommended for individuals with Werner syndrome and their families.

What is Donahue syndrome?

Donohue syndrome is a rare disorder characterized by severe insulin resistance, a condition in which the body’s tissues and organs do not respond properly to the hormone insulin.

What is Type A insulin resistance?

Collapse Section. Type A insulin resistance syndrome is a rare disorder characterized by severe insulin resistance, a condition in which the body’s tissues and organs do not respond properly to the hormone insulin.

Is Mody a Type 1 diabetic?

MODY is a rare form of diabetes which is different from both type 1 and type 2 diabetes, and runs strongly in families. MODY is caused by a mutation (or change) in a single gene. If a parent has this gene mutation, any child they have, has a 50% chance of inheriting it from them.

When is Werner syndrome diagnosed?

Others may not be diagnosed until they’re in their 30s or 40s. Typically, few signs of Werner syndrome are apparent until the early 20s or 30s. Children with the syndrome grow and develop normally until puberty—though they may be shorter than their peers. Most people with Werner syndrome live until their 40s and 50s.

Is Werner syndrome hereditary?

Inheritance. Werner syndrome is inherited in an autosomal recessive pattern , which means both copies of the WRN gene in each cell have mutations. The parents of an individual with Werner syndrome each carry one copy of the mutated gene, but they typically do not show signs and symptoms of the condition.

What is the average life expectancy of a person with Williams syndrome?

Most people with Williams syndrome have a normal life expectancy, but some may have a reduced life expectancy due to complications of the disease (such as cardiovascular problems). Oftentimes, people with Williams syndrome will need additional support as they grow into adults.