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Cowden syndrome is a genetic disorder characterized by multiple noncancerous, tumor-like growths called hamartomas and an increased risk of developing certain cancers.
Changes in the PTEN, KLLN, or WWP1 gene are most commonly identified in people with Cowden syndrome or Cowden-like syndrome.
Although the exact prevalence of Cowden syndrome is unknown, researchers estimate that it affects about 1 in 200,000 people.
Cowden syndrome and Cowden-like syndrome are inherited in an autosomal dominant pattern, which means one copy of the altered gene in each cell is sufficient to cause the condition and increase the risk of developing cancer. In some cases, an affected person inherits the mutation from one affected parent. Other cases may result from new mutations in the gene. These cases occur in people with no history of the disorder in their family.
Nicoline Hoogerbrugge practices practicing medicine in Nijmegen, Netherlands. Ms. Hoogerbrugge is rated as an Elite expert by MediFind in the treatment of Cowden Syndrome. She is also highly rated in 22 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Lhermitte-Duclos Disease, Bannayan-Riley-Ruvalcaba Syndrome, Cowden Syndrome, Salpingo-Oophorectomy, and Oophorectomy.
Linda Hendricks practices practicing medicine in Nijmegen, Netherlands. Ms. Hendricks is rated as an Elite expert by MediFind in the treatment of Cowden Syndrome. She is also highly rated in 6 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Cowden Syndrome, Bannayan-Riley-Ruvalcaba Syndrome, Lhermitte-Duclos Disease, and Ruvalcaba Syndrome.
Janneke Hoeijmakers-Schuurs practices practicing medicine in Nijmegen, Netherlands. Hoeijmakers-Schuurs is rated as an Elite expert by MediFind in the treatment of Cowden Syndrome. They are also highly rated in 6 other conditions, according to our data. Their clinical expertise encompasses Cowden Syndrome, Bannayan-Riley-Ruvalcaba Syndrome, Lhermitte-Duclos Disease, and Ruvalcaba Syndrome.
Summary: PtenTurkiye.org' is a national ( Turkish), web-based registry for PTEN Hamartoma Tumour ( PHTS) syndrome established in 2022. It is designed to increase awareness, gather scientific knowledge by collaboration and increase data accessibility, collect high-quality data on the epidemiology, genetic background and natural history of PHTS especially for pediatric patients so that more accurate follow u...
Summary: NOTE: This is a research study and is not meant to be a substitute for clinical genetic testing. Families may never receive results from the study or may receive results many years from the time they enroll. If you are interested in clinical testing please consider seeing a local genetic counselor or other genetics professional. If you have already had clinical genetic testing and meet eligibility...
Published Date: March 03, 2021
Published By: National Institutes of Health