Teen, 18, dies ‘trapped in child's body’ as rare disease left her unable to age
- Posted on February 12, 2025
- By The Mirror
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Teen, 18, dies ‘trapped in child's body’ as rare disease left her unable to age
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Elena had one of just 18 ever recorded cases in the world, of her rare condition. The disease saw her effectively trapped in the body of a child despite being 18 years old