Proteus syndrome: Diagnostic criteria, differential diagnosis, and patient evaluation

Leslie G. Biesecker, Rudolf Happle, John B. Mulliken, Rosanna Weksberg, John M. Graham, Denis L. Viljoen, M. Michael Cohen

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Abstract

Proteus syndrome is a complex disorder comprising malformations and overgrowth of multiple tissues. The disorder is highly variable and appears to affect patients in a mosaic manner. This intrinsic variability has led to diagnostic confusion associated with a dearth of longitudinal data on the natural history of Proteus syndrome. To clarify some of these issues, a workshop on Proteus syndrome was held in March 1998 at the National Institutes of Health, and participants developed recommendations for diagnostic criteria, differential diagnosis, and guidelines for the evaluation of patients. This is a review of those recommendations.

Original languageEnglish
Pages (from-to)389-395
Number of pages7
JournalAmerican Journal of Medical Genetics
Volume84
Issue number5
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - 1999

ASJC Scopus Subject Areas

  • Genetics(clinical)

PubMed: MeSH publication types

  • Journal Article
  • Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't
  • Research Support, U.S. Gov't, P.H.S.
  • Review

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