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Cowden syndrome. Early presentation, late diagnosis
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Cowden syndrome. Early presentation, late diagnosis

Sultan H Al-Khenaizan and Khaled A Mohajer
Saudi medical journal, Vol.33(5), pp.562-564
05/2012
PMID: 22588820

Abstract

Adult Biopsy, Needle Delayed Diagnosis Diagnosis, Differential Follow-Up Studies Hamartoma Syndrome, Multiple - diagnosis Hamartoma Syndrome, Multiple - pathology Humans Immunohistochemistry Male Risk Assessment Saudi Arabia Severity of Illness Index Skin Diseases - diagnosis Skin Diseases - pathology Time Factors Warts
Cowden syndrome is a rare genodermatosis characterized by the formation of hamartomas in various organs and increased risk of malignancy. This disease has variable expression and often presents with subtle skin signs, which can be missed. We report a 39-year-old Saudi male who presented with acral keratoses of Cowden syndrome, and misdiagnosed and treated by many dermatologists as viral wart. We aim to increase awareness of Cowden syndrome among health care workers.

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