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  • Oncology
  • Genetics

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  • Muir-Torre syndrome is a rare genodermatosis.
  • It involves sebaceous tumors and visceral neoplasia without predisposing factors.
  • It is considered a subtype of hereditary nonpolyposis colorectal cancer.

Observation:

  • Sebaceous neoplasms can precede, coincide with, or follow colorectal cancer diagnosis.
  • A patient with a ten-year history of colorectal cancer presented with multiple sebaceous neoplasms.

Findings:

  • Muir-Torre syndrome presents with characteristic sebaceous tumors and internal malignancies.
  • The syndrome's clinical course is typically indolent, suggesting a favorable prognosis.

Implications:

  • Evaluating first-degree relatives is essential due to the hereditary nature of the syndrome.
  • Early diagnosis and management can improve patient outcomes for Muir-Torre syndrome.
  • This case highlights the importance of recognizing the varied presentation of Muir-Torre syndrome in relation to colorectal cancer.