Cowden syndrome
Thyroidectomy scar after thyroid cancer removal in Cowden syndrome
Keywords: Cowden disease, Cowden syndrome, Autosomal dominant genetic disorder, Multiple hamartoma syndrome, Multiple skin-coloured papules, Neck, Skin of colour, Thyroid disease, Thyroidectomy excision scar
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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