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Symptoms of Proteus Syndrome

 

 Definition

 Symptoms

 Diagnostic Criteria

 Glossary

  • Overgrowth, asymmetry, and gigantism of the limbs
  • Increased size of an organ, or the body, or bones (hypertrophy)
  • Raised rough Skin (verrucous epidermal naevi)
  • Deep lines and overgrowth of soft tissue on the soles of the feet (cerebriform connective tissue nevus)
  • Patches of overgrown blood or lymphatic vessels (vascular malformations)
  • Local overgrowth of fat (lipomas) or undergrowth of fat
  • Various tumors are more common in patients with Proteus syndrome, but most are benign
  • Deep venous thromboses (blood clots) and the lodging of these blood clots in the lungs (This can be life threatening)

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