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[Cowden syndrome].

W Petritsch1, H Pristautz, F Schreiber

  • 1Medizinische Universitätsklinik, Graz.

Zeitschrift Fur Gastroenterologie
|July 1, 1990
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Cowden's disease, a hamartoma syndrome, presents with gastrointestinal polyps and malignant melanoma. Early diagnosis is crucial due to associated risks of breast and thyroid cancer.

Area of Science:

  • Gastroenterology
  • Oncology
  • Clinical Genetics

Background:

  • Cowden's disease, also known as multiple hamartoma syndrome, is a rare genetic disorder.
  • It is characterized by the development of hamartomatous polyps and tumors in various organs.

Observation:

  • The case presents a patient with Cowden's disease exhibiting multiple gastrointestinal polyps and malignant melanoma.
  • The syndrome typically involves skin hamartomas, fibrocystic breast disease, thyroid abnormalities (goiter, adenoma), and potential skeletal, CNS, and urogenital malformations.

Findings:

  • Gastrointestinal hamartomatous polyps can be an early indicator for diagnosing Cowden's disease.
  • Cowden's disease is associated with an increased risk of malignant tumors, particularly in the breast and thyroid gland, as well as malignant melanoma.

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Implications:

  • Recognizing Cowden's disease is vital for timely cancer screening and management.
  • Differentiating Cowden's disease from other intestinal polyposis syndromes is essential for accurate diagnosis and treatment planning.