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Muir-Torre Syndrome: A Cutaneous Finding Amidst Broader Malignancies.
American journal of clinical dermatology - 1 May 2023
Shah Rohan R, Allman Priscilla, Schwartz Robert A
Abstract excerpt
Muir-Torre syndrome (MTS) is a rare autosomal dominant genetic condition resulting from microsatellite instability which is caused by mutations in DNA mismatch repair genes. This disorder predisposes individuals to skin tumors and visceral malignancies and may be precipitated in immunocompromised or transplant patients. MTS requires close cancer surveillance for the patient and family because of the tendency to...
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