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Linear Cowden nevus: a new distinct epidermal nevus.
European journal of dermatology : EJD - 1 Jan 2000
Happle Rudolf
Abstract excerpt
Within the group of epidermal nevi, a so far nameless disorder is described under the term "linear Cowden nevus". This non-organoid epidermal nevus is caused by loss of heterozygosity, occurring at an early developmental stage in an embryo with a germline PTEN mutation, giving rise to Cowden dise...
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