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Cutaneous signs are important in the diagnosis of the rare neoplasia syndrome Carney complex.
European journal of pediatrics - 1 Nov 2009
Vandersteen Anthony, Turnbull Jess, Jan Wajanat, Simpson John, Lucas Sebastian, Anderson David, Lin Jean-Pierre, Stratakis Constantine, Pichert Gabriella, Lim Ming
Abstract excerpt
We describe a 15-year-old boy who presented with a stroke. Brain MRI imaging showed thalamic and multiple cerebral infarcts. An echocardiogram revealed multiple atrial masses, which were resected. Histological examination confirmed multiple atrial myxomas. Further clinical examination of the patient revealed subtle buccal and peri-oral lentigenes. The diagnosis of Carney complex was made clinically. The patient...
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