Cowden Syndrome
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Term | Cowden Syndrome |
Short definition | Cowden Syndrome - (pronounced) (KOW-den SIN-drome) A rare inherited disorder characterized by the presence of many benign (noncancerous) growths called hamartomas and an increased risk of cancer. Hamartomas form in various parts of the body, particularly in the skin, mouth, and gastrointestinal tract. |
Type | Cancer terms |
Specialty | Oncology |
Language | English |
Source | NCI |
Comments |
Cowden Syndrome - (pronounced) (KOW-den SIN-drome) A rare inherited disorder characterized by the presence of many benign (noncancerous) growths called hamartomas and an increased risk of cancer. Hamartomas form in various parts of the body, particularly in the skin, mouth, and gastrointestinal tract. Other benign tumors can also occur in the thyroid, breast, uterus, soft tissues, and brain. Other signs and symptoms include a head that is larger than average, abnormal skin changes, blood vessel problems, autism spectrum disorders, and learning and developmental delays. People with Cowden syndrome have an increased risk of developing certain types of cancer, including melanoma and breast, thyroid, endometrial, kidney, colon, and rectal cancer. Cowden syndrome is usually caused by mutations (changes) in the PTEN gene. Also called Cowden disease and multiple hamartoma syndrome
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