Cowden syndrome
Scaly cobblestone appearence to the lips and trichilemmomas on the cheeks in Cowden syndrome
Keywords: Cowden disease, Cowden syndrome, Autosomal dominant genetic disorder, Face, Lip, Lower labial mucosa, Mouth, Multiple hamartoma syndrome, Multiple white flat-topped papules, Skin of colour, Skin-coloured papules
What is Cowden syndrome?
Cowden syndrome is a rare, autosomal dominant, inherited condition characterised by hamartomas in various organs, including breast, thyroid, uterus, brain, and mucocutaneous tissues with increased risk of malignancies. It is also known as ‘Cowden disease’ or ‘multiple hamartoma syndrome’.
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