Challenges in the management of a patient with Cowden syndrome: case report and literature review
<p>Abstract</p> <p>We would like to present a patient with a classical phenotype of a rare disorder - Cowden syndrome, its diagnostics and management challenges. A breast surgeon has to be aware of this rare condition when treating a patient with breast manifestations of Cowden syn...
Main Authors: | Melbārde-Gorkuša Inga, Irmejs Arvīds, Bērziņa Dace, Štrumfa Ilze, Āboliņš Arnis, Gardovskis Andris, Subatniece Signe, Trofimovičs Genādijs, Gardovskis Jānis, Miklaševičs Edvīns |
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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BMC
2012-04-01
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Series: | Hereditary Cancer in Clinical Practice |
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Online Access: | http://www.hccpjournal.com/content/10/1/5 |
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