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What is the definition of PTEN Hamartoma Tumor Syndrome?
PTEN hamartoma tumor syndrome refers to a spectrum of conditions that are characterized by multiple hamartomas. These conditions include: Cowden syndrome - associated with a high risk for benign and malignant (cancerous) tumors of the thyroid, breast, and uterus. Affected people may also have macrocephaly and characteristic skin abnormalities. Bannayan-Riley-Ruvalcaba syndrome - characterized by macrocephaly (large head size), hamartomas of the intestines (called hamartomatous intestinal polyps), and dark freckles on the penis. Proteus syndrome - characterized by overgrowth of the bones, skin, and other tissues. Proteus-like syndrome - people with many of the signs and symptoms associated with Proteus syndrome, but who do not meet the diagnostic criteria. PTEN hamartoma tumor syndrome is caused by changes in the PTEN gene and is inherited in an autosomal dominant manner.
What are the alternative names for PTEN Hamartoma Tumor Syndrome?
  • PTEN hamartoma tumor syndrome
  • PHTS
Who are the top PTEN Hamartoma Tumor Syndrome Local Doctors?
Advanced in PTEN Hamartoma Tumor Syndrome
Dr. Robert J. Downey
Thoracic Surgery
Advanced in PTEN Hamartoma Tumor Syndrome
Dr. Robert J. Downey
Thoracic Surgery
1275 York Ave, 
New York, NY 
212-639-2000
Languages Spoken:
English
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Robert Downey is a Thoracic Surgeon in New York, New York. Dr. Downey is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of PTEN Hamartoma Tumor Syndrome. His top areas of expertise are Lung Cancer, Lung Adenocarcinoma, Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer (NSCLC), Pleuropulmonary Blastoma, and Endoscopy.

Advanced in PTEN Hamartoma Tumor Syndrome
Dr. Richard S. Chang
Thoracic Surgery
Advanced in PTEN Hamartoma Tumor Syndrome
Dr. Richard S. Chang
Thoracic Surgery

Lehigh Valley Physician Group

1250 S Cedar Crest Blvd, 310 Lvpg Cardiac And Thora, 
Allentown, PA 
610-402-6890
Languages Spoken:
English
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Richard Chang is a Thoracic Surgeon in Allentown, Pennsylvania. Dr. Chang is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of PTEN Hamartoma Tumor Syndrome. His top areas of expertise are Lung Nodules, Pleuropulmonary Blastoma, ALK-Positive Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer, Squamous Cell Lung Carcinoma, and Thymectomy.

 
 
 
 
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Advanced in PTEN Hamartoma Tumor Syndrome
Dr. Paul C. Lee
Thoracic Surgery
Advanced in PTEN Hamartoma Tumor Syndrome
Dr. Paul C. Lee
Thoracic Surgery

North Shore-Lij Medical PC

225 Community Dr, Suite 110, 
Great Neck, NY 
516-918-4388
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Paul Lee is a Thoracic Surgeon in Great Neck, New York. Dr. Lee is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of PTEN Hamartoma Tumor Syndrome. His top areas of expertise are Lung Cancer, Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer (NSCLC), Lung Adenocarcinoma, Thymectomy, and Endoscopy.

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Published Date: May 02, 2022
Published By: Genetic and Rare Diseases Informnation Center

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