Cowden syndrome (multiple hamartoma syndrome).

SB Mallory - Dermatologic clinics, 1995 - europepmc.org
SB Mallory
Dermatologic clinics, 1995europepmc.org
Cowden syndrome (multiple hamartoma syndrome) is characterized by multiple facial
papules, gingival papillomas, acral keratoses, and other hamartomatous lesions. There is a
high incidence of breast and thyroid carcinoma. Recognition of this syndrome may lead to
the early diagnosis of cancer.
Cowden syndrome (multiple hamartoma syndrome) is characterized by multiple facial papules, gingival papillomas, acral keratoses, and other hamartomatous lesions. There is a high incidence of breast and thyroid carcinoma. Recognition of this syndrome may lead to the early diagnosis of cancer.
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