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Cowden's disease.

D S Bardenstein1, I W McLean, J Nerney

  • 1Armed Forces Institute of Pathology, Washington, DC 20306-6000.

Ophthalmology
|August 1, 1988
PubMed
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Cowden's disease, a rare genodermatosis, presents with characteristic skin lesions and increases cancer risk. This review emphasizes the ocular manifestations of Cowden's disease, highlighting its impact on eyelid and periorbital skin.

Area of Science:

  • Dermatology
  • Genetics
  • Oncology

Background:

  • Cowden's disease, also known as multiple hamartoma syndrome, is a rare genetic disorder.
  • It is characterized by mucocutaneous lesions and an increased risk of various cancers.

Observation:

  • The most common mucocutaneous manifestations include facial trichilemmomas, acral keratoses, and oral papillomas.
  • Facial trichilemmomas, particularly on the eyelid and periorbital skin, are highly indicative of Cowden's disease.

Findings:

  • Cowden's disease is associated with a higher incidence of breast and thyroid cancers.
  • Benign tumors and hamartomas can affect multiple organ systems in individuals with this syndrome.

Implications:

  • Early recognition of mucocutaneous and ocular signs is crucial for timely diagnosis.

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  • Understanding the ocular aspects aids in comprehensive patient management and surveillance for associated malignancies.