RT Journal Article
SR Electronic
T1 Cowden syndrome. Early presentation, late diagnosis
JF Saudi Medical Journal
JO Saudi Med J
FD Prince Sultan Military Medical City
SP 562
OP 564
VO 33
IS 5
A1 Al-Khenaizan, Sultan H.
A1 Mohajer, Khaled A.
YR 2012
UL http://smj.org.sa/content/33/5/562.abstract
AB Cowden syndrome is a rare genodermatosis characterized by the formation of hamartomas in various organs and increased risk of malignancy. This disease has variable expression and often presents with subtle skin signs, which can be missed. We report a 39-year-old Saudi male who presented with acral keratoses of Cowden syndrome, and misdiagnosed and treated by many dermatologists as viral wart. We aim to increase awareness of Cowden syndrome among health care workers.