Proteus syndrome: three case reports with a review of the literature

Fetal Pediatr Pathol. 2012 Jun;31(3):145-53. doi: 10.3109/15513815.2012.656830. Epub 2012 Mar 13.

Abstract

Proteus syndrome (PS) is a rare, progressive disorder that manifests as asymmetric, disproportionate overgrowth affecting tissues derived from any germline layer. Cases of PS from 2005-2010 were retrieved from the pathology files at our institution. Two confirmed cases and one possible case of PS were identified. All patients came from different ethnic backgrounds. Patient 1 displayed classic skin and overgrowth lesions. Patient 2 displayed various features, particularly vascular malformations. Patient 3 demonstrated a cerebriform connective tissue nevus alone. These patients demonstrate the spectrum of presentations of PS. Much is left to learn about this disfiguring disease.

Publication types

  • Case Reports
  • Review

MeSH terms

  • Child, Preschool
  • Diseases in Twins / pathology
  • Female
  • Humans
  • Infant
  • Infant, Newborn
  • Male
  • Proteus Syndrome / pathology*
  • Twins, Dizygotic