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[Multiple isolated cutaneous myxomas]

K Bernardeau1, H Serpier, V Salmon-Ehr

  • 1Service de Dermatologie, Hôpital Robert Debré, CHU Reims.

Annales De Dermatologie Et De Venereologie
|September 25, 1998
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Multiple cutaneous myxomas, though rare, can indicate Carney

Area of Science:

  • Dermatology
  • Cardiology
  • Genetics

Background:

  • Cutaneous myxomas are rare skin tumors, typically presenting as solitary lesions.
  • Multiple cutaneous myxomas are a key diagnostic feature of Carney's syndrome, a rare genetic disorder.
  • Carney's syndrome is characterized by myxomas, lentiginosis, and endocrine and exocrine gland abnormalities.

Observation:

  • A case of a 19-year-old presenting with multiple, isolated cutaneous myxomas is reported.
  • Histological examination confirmed the diagnosis of cutaneous myxomas.
  • Initial examinations revealed no other cutaneous or visceral manifestations suggestive of Carney's syndrome.

Findings:

  • The multiplicity of cutaneous myxomas is a critical indicator for diagnosing Carney's syndrome.

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  • Absence of other clinical features or visceral involvement does not exclude Carney's syndrome.
  • Atrial myxomas and other syndrome components may develop over time.

    • Implications:

    • Early diagnosis of Carney's syndrome is crucial for timely management and monitoring.
    • Regular follow-up, including screening echocardiography, is essential for detecting potential cardiac myxomas.
    • This case highlights the importance of vigilance for Carney's syndrome even with isolated cutaneous findings.