Neoplasms in Proteus syndrome

Am J Med Genet. 1995 May 22;57(1):74-8. doi: 10.1002/ajmg.1320570117.

Abstract

We report on 2 children with Proteus syndrome who developed neoplasms. Patient 1 had a probable mesothelioma, although papillary carcinoma of the thyroid could not be completely ruled out. Patient 2 had bilateral ovarian serous cystadenomas with nuclear atypia. Other unusual neoplasms in Proteus syndrome are discussed, together with their etiologic and pathogenetic possibilities.

Publication types

  • Case Reports
  • Review

MeSH terms

  • Adult
  • Carcinoma, Papillary / pathology
  • Child
  • Child, Preschool
  • Cystadenoma, Serous / pathology
  • Female
  • Humans
  • Infant
  • Male
  • Mesothelioma / pathology
  • Ovarian Neoplasms / pathology
  • Proteus Syndrome / pathology*
  • Thyroid Neoplasms / pathology