Muir-Torre syndrome: a case report and screening recommendations
Authors: Pancholi, A.1; Collins, D.2; Lindley, R.3; Gandhi, P.1
Source: Annals of The Royal College of Surgeons of England, Volume 90, Number 8, November 2008 , pp. W9-W10(2)
Publisher: The Royal College of Surgeons of England
Abstract:
Muir-Torre syndrome is a rare genodermatosis (hereditary cancer syndrome associated with distinguishing cutaneous signs) characterised by occurrence of sebaceous neoplasia and visceral malignancy. Colorectal cancer is the commonest visceral malignancy associated with Muir-Torre syndrome. We discuss a case report along with recommendations for diagnosis and screening.Keywords: MUIR-TORRE SYNDROME; SEBACEOUS NEOPLASIA; COLORECTAL CANCER; VISCERAL MALIGNANCY
Document Type: Case report
DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.1308/147870808X360387
Affiliations: 1: Department of General and Colorectal Surgery, Medway Maritime Hospital, Gillingham, Kent, UK 2: Department of Pathology, Queen Elizabeth Hospital, Woolwich, London, UK 3: Department of Pathology, Medway Maritime Hospital, Gillingham, Kent, UK
Publication date: 2008-11-01
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