PTEN hamartoma tumor syndrome
| PTEN hamartoma tumor syndrome | |
|---|---|
| Term | PTEN hamartoma tumor syndrome |
| Short definition | PTEN hamartoma tumor syndrome - group of inherited disorders caused by mutations (changes) in the PTEN gene. In people with PTEN hamartoma tumor syndrome, many benign (noncancerous) growths called hamartomas form in various parts of the body, particularly the skin, mouth, and gastrointestinal tract. |
| Type | Cancer terms |
| Specialty | Oncology |
| Language | English |
| Source | NCI |
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PTEN hamartoma tumor syndrome - group of inherited disorders caused by mutations (changes) in the PTEN gene. In people with PTEN hamartoma tumor syndrome, many benign (noncancerous) growths called hamartomas form in various parts of the body, particularly the skin, mouth, and gastrointestinal tract. 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 PTEN hamartoma tumor syndrome have an increased risk of developing certain types of cancer, including melanoma and breast, thyroid, kidney, endometrial, colon, and rectal cancers. Also called PHTS
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