Proteus syndrome: 2 case reports and a review of the literature.
Proteus syndrome is a rare condition that has a variable clinical presentation. The syndrome is characterized by asymmetric disproportionate enlargement of the limbs, skull, or vertebrae, associated with a number of cutaneous lesions. Herein, the clinical findings of 2 patients with Proteus syndrome are presented and the current clinical diagnostic criteria are reviewed.
Dermatology Department, Naval Medical Center, San Diego, California, USA.
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D000328:Adult; D002648:Child; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D016715:Proteus Syndrome / Q000175:diagnosis*