Exploring the Prevalence of Oral Features for Early Detection of PTEN Hamartoma Tumour Syndrome.

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AIMS: Patients with PTEN hamartoma tumour syndrome (PHTS) have an increased risk of developing cancer due to a pathogenic germline variant in the PTEN tumour suppressor gene. Early recognition of PHTS facilitates initiation of cancer surveillance which is highly effective in preventing the development of advanced malignancies. PHTS is rare and due to its varied phenotype, even within families, oral abnormalities...

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• Child, Preschool
• Early Detection of Cancer
• Hamartoma Syndrome, Multiple
• Infant
• Mouth Neoplasms