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PTEN mutation in a family with Cowden syndrome and autism.
American journal of medical genetics - 8 Aug 2001
Goffin A, Hoefsloot L H, Bosgoed E, Swillen A, Fryns J P
Abstract excerpt
We report on a mother and son with Cowden syndrome and a PTEN mutation. The boy also exhibits autistic behavior and mental retardation, while his mother has a normal intelligence and social interaction pattern. We review the scanty literature data on the association of Cowden syndrome and autism and emphasize that the association of progressive macrocephaly and pervasive developmental disorder seems to be an...
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