Proteus syndrome
An epidermal naevus over the chest in Proteus syndrome
Keywords: Chest, Deformation syndrome, Epidermal naevus, Epidermal naevus syndrome, Excessive chimeric growth, Genetic and congenital, Irregular asymmetrical hyperplasia, Salmon pink thickened patch, Trunk
What is Proteus syndrome?
Proteus syndrome is an extremely rare genetic disorder that is characterised by the abnormal growth of bones and blood vessels, and various skin lesions including lipomas, epidermal naevi and café au lait macules. The condition is usually not evident until late infancy or early childhood when signs and symptoms start to appear. Overgrowth of different body parts is progressive with time.
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Source: Dr Ian Coulson