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Illness Causes 20-year-old To Look-like A Toddler by roccio(m): 8:15pm On Feb 16, 2013












Brooke Greenberg may look like an infant, but she is actually 20 years old.

Despite her increasing age, Brooke has remained physically and cognitively similar to a toddler, with an estimated mental age of nine months to one year.

Appearing on Katie with her parents and 17-year-old sister, Brooke, who is from Maryland, is unable to talk, still has her baby teeth and like any infant, travels in a push chair - but doctors have never been able to explain why.

Her father, Howard Greenberg, explained: 'From age one to four, Brooke changed. She got a little bit bigger. But age four, four to five, she stopped.'

She has been examined by some of the most prestigious medical institutions in the U.S., however no formal diagnosis for Brooke’s condition has been given, leading doctors to term her condition Syndrome X.

Dr Eric Schadt, director of the Icahn Institute for Genomics and Multiscale Biology at The Mount Sinai Medical Center in New York, explained that she has 'no apparent abnormalities in her endocrine system, no gross chromosomal abnormalities, or any of the other disruptions known to occur in humans that can cause developmental issues.'
Brooke, who has stayed the same size for 15 years, requires 24-hour care from her parents.

She is fed through a tube inserted into her stomach, because her oesophagus is so small that swallowed food could back up into her lungs and cause pneumonia.

Her mother, Melanie Greenberg, said: 'It's been 16 years of on the job training, giving her medicine, knowing when she's sick, knowing the right amount.'

Mr Greenberg added: 'The key with Brooke is we don't know what tomorrow brings.'

Scientists believe her unique genetic code could provide a fresh insight into the process of aging, leading to the development of new treatments for diseases related to old age, such as Parkinson's.

Tests have shown that Brooke, who was born in 1993, may suffer from a gene mutation that switches off her ability to mature.

Dr Schadt is in the process of sequencing Brooke’s genome, which is comprised of two long strings of letters, one from the mother and one from the father.

Each string is three billion letters long, and changes in just one of these letters can lead to profound effects on development, physical appearance, and risk of disease.

Read more: http://www.dailymail.co.uk/femail/article-2260378/She-just-stopped-growing-Meet-20-year-old-woman-trapped-inside-toddlers-body--doctors-baffled.html#ixzz2LHsLfbU7
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Re: Illness Causes 20-year-old To Look-like A Toddler by free2ryhme: 10:33pm On Feb 18, 2013
There are 'decent' people and 'not so decent' people in this world. Then there are 'diamonds', people so rare that they shine. The people in this loving family belong to that group. Unselfish, caring, full of love and so dedicated. They show how parents should act towards their kids. They put a lot of people to shame by the way they lead their lives and are an inspiration to us all after what they all have gone through. What a story. Best of luck to a wonderful family.

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Re: Illness Causes 20-year-old To Look-like A Toddler by Nobody: 10:36pm On Feb 18, 2013
wonders they say, shall never end. Such an unfortunate thing I won't wish my worst enemy. However, I must say I've seen smth similar when we were in Bauchi state. Although the girl died after 14 years, she never grew or changed appearance from toddlerhood.in her case she could talk anyway.
So for those complaining of being poor or not having an aston martin car, there are other things that could b worse. Let's give thanks for whom we are

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Re: Illness Causes 20-year-old To Look-like A Toddler by skales(m): 10:36pm On Feb 18, 2013
Which kind ailment be that sef?

Oyinbo people and disease

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Re: Illness Causes 20-year-old To Look-like A Toddler by Nobody: 10:36pm On Feb 18, 2013
This is obviously genetic mutation na__I've watched her documentary before jor!
Re: Illness Causes 20-year-old To Look-like A Toddler by Nobody: 10:39pm On Feb 18, 2013
Where are the religionists to air their views on this matter?
Re: Illness Causes 20-year-old To Look-like A Toddler by chrisdoller(m): 10:39pm On Feb 18, 2013
roccio:











Brooke Greenberg may look like an infant, but she is actually 20 years old.

Despite her increasing age, Brooke has remained physically and cognitively similar to a toddler, with an estimated mental age of nine months to one year.

Appearing on Katie with her parents and 17-year-old sister, Brooke, who is from Maryland, is unable to talk, still has her baby teeth and like any infant, travels in a push chair - but doctors have never been able to explain why.

Her father, Howard Greenberg, explained: 'From age one to four, Brooke changed. She got a little bit bigger. But age four, four to five, she stopped.'

She has been examined by some of the most prestigious medical institutions in the U.S., however no formal diagnosis for Brooke’s condition has been given, leading doctors to term her condition Syndrome X.

Dr Eric Schadt, director of the Icahn Institute for Genomics and Multiscale Biology at The Mount Sinai Medical Center in New York, explained that she has 'no apparent abnormalities in her endocrine system, no gross chromosomal abnormalities, or any of the other disruptions known to occur in humans that can cause developmental issues.'
Brooke, who has stayed the same size for 15 years, requires 24-hour care from her parents.

She is fed through a tube inserted into her stomach, because her oesophagus is so small that swallowed food could back up into her lungs and cause pneumonia.

Her mother, Melanie Greenberg, said: 'It's been 16 years of on the job training, giving her medicine, knowing when she's sick, knowing the right amount.'

Mr Greenberg added: 'The key with Brooke is we don't know what tomorrow brings.'

Scientists believe her unique genetic code could provide a fresh insight into the process of aging, leading to the development of new treatments for diseases related to old age, such as Parkinson's.

Tests have shown that Brooke, who was born in 1993, may suffer from a gene mutation that switches off her ability to mature.

Dr Schadt is in the process of sequencing Brooke’s genome, which is comprised of two long strings of letters, one from the mother and one from the father.

Each string is three billion letters long, and changes in just one of these letters can lead to profound effects on development, physical appearance, and risk of disease.

Read more: http://www.dailymail.co.uk/femail/article-2260378/She-just-stopped-growing-Meet-20-year-old-woman-trapped-inside-toddlers-body--doctors-baffled.html#ixzz2LHsLfbU7
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Source http://tundeola..com/2013/02/photo-mysterious-illness-causes-20-year.html
Re: Illness Causes 20-year-old To Look-like A Toddler by driand(m): 10:40pm On Feb 18, 2013
no be small tin o! If na africa dem go say "Abi na her grand mother for village dey do am"?
Re: Illness Causes 20-year-old To Look-like A Toddler by Nobody: 10:43pm On Feb 18, 2013
I've seen this before
Re: Illness Causes 20-year-old To Look-like A Toddler by ajbest(f): 10:44pm On Feb 18, 2013
God at work.....





did i make front page?







dancing skibobo

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Re: Illness Causes 20-year-old To Look-like A Toddler by jonnywest(m): 10:44pm On Feb 18, 2013
Just passing by
Re: Illness Causes 20-year-old To Look-like A Toddler by Nobody: 10:45pm On Feb 18, 2013
driand: no be small tin o! If na africa dem go say "Abi na her grand mother for village dey do am"?
grin funny but true
Re: Illness Causes 20-year-old To Look-like A Toddler by free2ryhme: 10:45pm On Feb 18, 2013
chrisdoller: .....

y quote the whole page when u have no meaningful contribution to make on this thread. u deserve an e-punch for this

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Re: Illness Causes 20-year-old To Look-like A Toddler by AlhajiPastor: 10:45pm On Feb 18, 2013
But Is this sign of end time? although some old men on Nairaland still show this trait...people like....(should i name them?)

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Re: Illness Causes 20-year-old To Look-like A Toddler by free2ryhme: 10:46pm On Feb 18, 2013
ajbest: God at work.....





did i make front page?







dancing skibobo

u made backpage ... gbagaun
Re: Illness Causes 20-year-old To Look-like A Toddler by Ahmed0336(m): 10:46pm On Feb 18, 2013
Speechless [/color][color=#550000]
Re: Illness Causes 20-year-old To Look-like A Toddler by treach(m): 10:48pm On Feb 18, 2013
Wonders shall never end.
Re: Illness Causes 20-year-old To Look-like A Toddler by destinkoko(m): 10:49pm On Feb 18, 2013
This is obviously a course from her village!!! Ask ur mama or papa or ur village people wetin u do dem wey make dem pend ur growth!!!

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Re: Illness Causes 20-year-old To Look-like A Toddler by dopeJemi: 10:49pm On Feb 18, 2013



dis thing don make Front page b4 oh Moderators
Re: Illness Causes 20-year-old To Look-like A Toddler by OmoKhary(f): 10:49pm On Feb 18, 2013
skales: Which kind ailment be that sef?

Oyinbo people and disease
d way we africans talk,act n think annoy me @ times!4 ur information my neighbour's last born is sufferin 4rm this "oyinbo disease",n he is 8 years old,he is so thin,has teeth but can't chew,talk,stand or sit,he luks lyk a toddler n he is an african.

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Re: Illness Causes 20-year-old To Look-like A Toddler by Nobody: 10:50pm On Feb 18, 2013
Repetition
Re: Illness Causes 20-year-old To Look-like A Toddler by Nobody: 10:50pm On Feb 18, 2013
It reminds me of the movie " The curious case of Benjamin ...." God will keep n strenghten her. Thank God for the family she found herself in.
Re: Illness Causes 20-year-old To Look-like A Toddler by toykathy(f): 10:52pm On Feb 18, 2013
so pathetic! I wish them all d best. They re so caring n loving.
Re: Illness Causes 20-year-old To Look-like A Toddler by Ucheosefoh(m): 10:54pm On Feb 18, 2013
Another thread that have been on frontpage b4, what is wrong with the mods this night? Somebody must be high on something this night
Re: Illness Causes 20-year-old To Look-like A Toddler by pekelepekele(m): 10:54pm On Feb 18, 2013
If Aki and pawpaw are NLers am sure they're thanking their stars right now

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Re: Illness Causes 20-year-old To Look-like A Toddler by olu4life(m): 10:55pm On Feb 18, 2013
Mukina or whatever u are,u put chewing gum for face? This topic has been posted before. Na wa o
Re: Illness Causes 20-year-old To Look-like A Toddler by Fogman(m): 10:56pm On Feb 18, 2013
Mysrerious!
Re: Illness Causes 20-year-old To Look-like A Toddler by iamswizz(m): 10:57pm On Feb 18, 2013
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Re: Illness Causes 20-year-old To Look-like A Toddler by controlseven: 10:58pm On Feb 18, 2013
*Otu Ocha!
Dis one dikwa strange oooo
Re: Illness Causes 20-year-old To Look-like A Toddler by Coldfeet(f): 11:00pm On Feb 18, 2013
all4naija: Where are the religionists to air their views on this matter?
What has religion got to do with this?

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Re: Illness Causes 20-year-old To Look-like A Toddler by TableLeg(m): 11:01pm On Feb 18, 2013
SMH
Re: Illness Causes 20-year-old To Look-like A Toddler by Nobody: 11:02pm On Feb 18, 2013
LMAO! grin I'm sorry I had to laugh but this is funny

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