Dermatology Case

Connective tissue nevus (CTN) is a hamartomatous growth which can be associated to multiple syndromes, such as tuberous sclerosis, Buschke-Ollendorf syndrome, or Proteus syndrome. Familial cases of CTN have also been related to cardiac disease. Classically, CTN are characterized by asymptomatic, fir...

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Main Authors: Sandrina Carvalho, Susana Machado, Yolanda Mahia, Manuela Selores
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Centro Hospitalar do Porto 2016-09-01
Series:Nascer e Crescer
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Online Access:http://revistas.rcaap.pt/nascercrescer/article/view/10086
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spelling doaj-61dab833a0264d6da684b1d6e2b56a652020-11-24T23:41:27ZengCentro Hospitalar do PortoNascer e Crescer 0872-07540872-07542016-09-012531871896988Dermatology CaseSandrina Carvalho0Susana Machado1Yolanda Mahia2Manuela Selores3S. de Dermatologia, Centro Hospitalar do PortoS. de Dermatologia e Unidade de Investigação em Dermatologia, Centro Hospitalar do Porto; Instituto de Ciências Biomédicas Abel Salazar, Universidade do PortoLaboratórios Macedo DiasS. de Dermatologia e Unidade de Investigação em Dermatologia, Centro Hospitalar do Porto; Instituto de Ciências Biomédicas Abel Salazar, Universidade do PortoConnective tissue nevus (CTN) is a hamartomatous growth which can be associated to multiple syndromes, such as tuberous sclerosis, Buschke-Ollendorf syndrome, or Proteus syndrome. Familial cases of CTN have also been related to cardiac disease. Classically, CTN are characterized by asymptomatic, firm, multiple, skin-colored or yellowish plaques on the trunk or limbs, arising during childhood with no gender preference. A skin biopsy is usually necessary to confirm the diagnosis. Additional studies are oriented by signs or symptoms suggesting an underlying disease.http://revistas.rcaap.pt/nascercrescer/article/view/10086nevo do tecido conjuntivoinfância
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Yolanda Mahia
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description Connective tissue nevus (CTN) is a hamartomatous growth which can be associated to multiple syndromes, such as tuberous sclerosis, Buschke-Ollendorf syndrome, or Proteus syndrome. Familial cases of CTN have also been related to cardiac disease. Classically, CTN are characterized by asymptomatic, firm, multiple, skin-colored or yellowish plaques on the trunk or limbs, arising during childhood with no gender preference. A skin biopsy is usually necessary to confirm the diagnosis. Additional studies are oriented by signs or symptoms suggesting an underlying disease.
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