Cowden disease: a review.
Cowden disease is a genetically inherited disorder presenting with multiple hamartomatous and neoplastic lesions in various organs and tissues. We present a review of the diagnostic criteria, clinical presentation, genetics, and management of this condition.
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Molecular Medicine Unit, University of Leeds, St. James's University Hospital, Leeds, UK. uppalsandeep@yahoo.com
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D000293:Adolescent; D000328:Adult; D000368:Aged; D001943:Breast Neoplasms / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000235:genetics; D005770:Gastrointestinal Neoplasms / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000235:genetics; D006223:Hamartoma Syndrome, Multiple / Q000175:diagnosis* / Q000235:genetics / Q000628:therapy; D006801:Humans; D008875:Middle Aged; D012878:Skin Neoplasms / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000235:genetics