Birt-Hogg-Dube syndrome presenting as multiple oncocytic parotid tumors

<p>Abstract</p> <p>Mutations in <it>FLCN</it> cause Birt-Hogg-Dubé syndrome, an autosomal dominant disorder notable for development of cutaneous fibrofolliculomas or trichodiscomas, a variety of renal tumors, and spontaneous pneumothorax due to cystic lung changes. We p...

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Main Authors: Lindor Noralane M, Kasperbauer Jan, Lewis Jean E, Pittelkow Mark
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2012-10-01
Series:Hereditary Cancer in Clinical Practice
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Online Access:http://www.hccpjournal.com/content/10/1/13