give and describe rare disorder
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1. Hutchinson-Gilford Progeria
The first of the rarest disease in world is Hutchinson-Gilford progeria, which is usually known simply as progeria. Progeria is a genetic condition that occurs as a new mutation which is characterized by the dramatic appearance, quick aging in childhood. There is no cure for Progeria, though doctors have tried growth hormone therapy and anticancer drugs but doctors usually focus on reducing the complications of the disease.
2. Fields’ Disease
Its named after two twins, Catherine and Kristie Fields from Wales. This disease does not have a medical name, but doctors have been able to call it a neuromuscular disease wherein the muscles in the body slowly deteriorates, which restricts movements.
3. Fibrodysplasia Ossificans Progressiva
It affects the connective tissue. At birth, the classic symptom of this disease is a malformation of the big toe. There is no known treatment for FOP, as surgery to remove the bone seems to cause the body to produce more.
4. Von Hippel-Lindau
This is characterised by the growth of tumors in various parts of the body. Many tumors will grow in the central nervous system and are often benign, but made of blood vessels. Medically known as hemangioblastomas, these tumors can start growing in the retina, brain and spinal cord.