Challenges in the management of a patient with Cowden syndrome: case report and literature review

Challenges in the management of a patient with Cowden syndrome: case report and literature review

<p>Abstract</p> <p>We would like to present a patient with a classical phenotype of a rare disorder - Cowden syndrome, its diagnostics and management challenges. A breast surgeon has to be aware of this rare condition when treating a patient with breast manifestations of Cowden syn...

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Main Authors: Melbārde-Gorkuša Inga, Irmejs Arvīds, Bērziņa Dace, Štrumfa Ilze, Āboliņš Arnis, Gardovskis Andris, Subatniece Signe, Trofimovičs Genādijs, Gardovskis Jānis, Miklaševičs Edvīns
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2012-04-01
Series:Hereditary Cancer in Clinical Practice
Subjects:
Cowden syndrome
PTEN
Cancer
Risk-reducing mastectomy
Online Access:http://www.hccpjournal.com/content/10/1/5

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