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The Girl Who Stopped Growing - Mystery Diagnosis
When Samantha Lazazzaro was born, she had cataracts, or clouding of her eyes. She had surgery to correct it, but now, she has developmental delays, and tremors in her body. Her younger brother, Jake, has been born with the same symptoms. Their parents are shocked to find out they both have a rare disorder called Cockayne syndrome, which prevents DNA from regenerating and speeds up the aging process.
