Expert Guide Proteus syndrome, also known as deformation syndrome, is a genetic disorder caused by a mutation in the AKT1 gene, leading to progressive and asymmetric overgrowth of the skin, soft tissues, bones, and internal organs. The skin manifestations are an important component of deformation syndrome, which includes cerebriform connective tissue nevi, epidermal nevi, lipomatous … Read more
Today, we will review a condition often manifested by macrodactyly, known as Proteus Syndrome. This article is primarily based on the following references: 1. Jamis-Dow CA, Turner J, Biesecker LG, et al. Radiologic manifestations of Proteus syndrome. Radiographics. 2004; 24(4): 1051-68. doi: 10.1148/rg.244035726 2. He Jingnan, Chen Tao. A case of Proteus syndrome. Chinese Journal … Read more
※※Building a Medical Imaging Platform for Imaging Professionals※※ ◎Making Learning a Habit◎Making Knowledge a Connotation ◎Making Professionalism a Communication◎Let Us Become Friends for Life ※※※※※※※※※※※※※※※※※※※※※ Overview Proteus syndrome is a very rare, sporadic, and complex congenital disorder. It is an autosomal dominant disease characterized by macrocephaly, lipomas, vascular malformations, asymmetry of the upper or lower … Read more