Brooke Greenberg: The Girl Who Never Ages
She is 16 years old, but looks like an infant and has the mental capacity of a toddler. Doctors and scientists are fascinated by Brooke Greenberg, who has failed to grow or develop in any conventional way. And she has yet to be diagnosed with a known genetic syndrome or chromosomal abnormality that would explain the mystery.
Dr. Richard Walker of the University of South Florida College of Medicine observed some of the inconsistencies of Brooke's development; despite being 16, she still has baby teeth and her bone age, inexplicably, is estimated to be 10 years old. He explains, "There've been very minimal changes in Brooke's brain. Various parts of her body, rather than all being at the same stage, seem to be disconnected."
Additionally, Brooke has gone through a series of medical emergencies where her recovery, at this point, is ambiguous: seven perforated stomach ulcers, brain seizures, strokes, and a brain tumor. Her father, Howard Greenberg, comments on her resiliency:
"We were preparing for our child to die. We were saying goodbye. And, then, we got a call that there was some change; that Brooke had opened her eyes and she was fine. There was no tumor. She overcomes every obstacle that is thrown her way."
Brooke's hair and her nails are the only two things that grow, Howard said. "She has pajamas and outfits that are 10 or 12 years old," he said.
One of the things she loves most is movement. As Brooke lies on her stomach, Carly often steers her through the house on an ottoman. Brooke also likes to push against open kitchen drawers until they slam shut.
In her crib, "she's very content," Howard said. "She has very little conception of time."
The family has placed a small television near the crib so she can watch whenever she pleases. Her father gets up in the middle of each night to check on her.
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Is this a hoax or for real o.o? I'm really gullible, soooooooo... I kinda believe >_>
