Cowden disease: a review

Summary Cowden disease is a genetically inherited disorder presenting with multiple hamartomatous and neoplastic lesions in various organs and tissues. We present a review of the diagnostic criteria, clinical presentation, genetics, and management of this condition.

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Veröffentlicht in:	International journal of clinical practice (Esher) 2007-04, Vol.61 (4), p.645-652
Hauptverfasser:	Uppal, S., Mistry, D., Coatesworth, A. P.
Format:	Artikel
Sprache:	eng
Schlagworte:	Adolescent Adult Aged Biological and medical sciences breast neoplasms Breast Neoplasms - diagnosis Breast Neoplasms - genetics Cowden disease Cowden syndrome Gastrointestinal Neoplasms - diagnosis Gastrointestinal Neoplasms - genetics General aspects Hamartoma Syndrome, Multiple - diagnosis Hamartoma Syndrome, Multiple - genetics Hamartoma Syndrome, Multiple - therapy hereditary disease Humans intestinal polyps Medical sciences Middle Aged multiple hamartoma syndrome PTEN protein thyroid neoplasms Skin Neoplasms - diagnosis Skin Neoplasms - genetics
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Zusammenfassung:	Summary Cowden disease is a genetically inherited disorder presenting with multiple hamartomatous and neoplastic lesions in various organs and tissues. We present a review of the diagnostic criteria, clinical presentation, genetics, and management of this condition.
ISSN:	1368-5031 1742-1241
DOI:	10.1111/j.1742-1241.2006.00896.x