Cowden syndrome is a risk factor for multiple neoplasm: a case report

Abstract Background Cowden’s syndrome is an autosomal dominant disease with variable penetrance, involving the tumor suppressor phosphatase and tension homolog gene, located on chromosome 10q22-23, responsible for cell proliferation, migration, and cellular apoptosis. Its clinical presentation encom...

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Main Authors: Sofia Miguelote, Roberto Silva, J. L. Fougo, L. E. Barbosa, J. P. Araújo Teixeira
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2020-08-01
Series:World Journal of Surgical Oncology
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Online Access:http://link.springer.com/article/10.1186/s12957-020-01971-z