Wiedemann–Rautenstrauch syndrome
| Wiedemann–Rautenstrauch syndrome | |
|---|---|
| Other names | Neonatal progeroid syndrome |
| This condition is inherited in an autosomal recessive manner. | |
| Specialty | Endocrinology |
Wiedemann–Rautenstrauch (WR) syndrome (German pronunciation: [ˈviːdəman ˈʁaʊtn̩ʃtʁaʊx]), also known as neonatal progeroid syndrome, is a rare autosomal recessive progeroid syndrome. There have been over 30 cases of WR. WR is associated with abnormalities in bone maturation, and lipids and hormone metabolism.