A patient with normal development in their 1ˢᵗ year,followed by rapid aging evidenced by dry and wrinkled skin,total baldness,and birdlike facial features likely has which disease?
A)Tay-Sachs disease
B)leukemia
C)progeria
D)lymphoma
E)Werner syndrome

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The symptoms described are characteristic of progeria, also known as Hutchinson-Gilford progeria syndrome. This rare genetic disorder causes premature aging and usually results in a very short lifespan. The other options do not match the symptoms described.

A Patient with Normal Development in Their 1ˢᵗ Year,followed by Rapid