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Germline mutation of the tumour suppressor <i>PTEN</i> in Proteus syndrome
1 Dec 2002
Abstract excerpt
roteus syndrome (PS, OMIM 176920) is a hamartomatous disorder characterised by overgrowth of multiple tissues, connective tissue and epidermal naevi, and vascular malformations. It is named after the Greek god Proteus who, legend has it, could change his shape at will to avoid capture. It is probably the disease suffered by the Elephant Man. 2 Tumours, mostly benign but some malignant, have also been reported in...
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