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Proteus syndrome is a condition that affects the growth of bones, skin and head. This syndrome can cause excessive skin on a persons body and is usually accompanied by a tumor.
Because Proteus Syndrome is so complex it has been difficult to determine it's exact causes. Different body tissues experience an irregular overgrowth.You can find more information here: http://www.associatedcontent.com/article/418346/what_...
There is no known cure for Proteus syndrome at the moment, though research trials are underway to try and find out more about its molecular basis. By knowing the genetic mutations involved scientists could start developing intervention stra...
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This is unknown. From reading medical articles, it appears that there are many more affected children than adults, consistent with possible early mortality risks. Such estimates are frequently wrong as there are other potential explanations...
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it looks like it's a genetic abnormality
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No, I've been to various doctors. And some say it's Proteus syndrome, and some say it's definitely not Proteus syndrome. So at the moment, I'm not really sure what it is. My own personal opinion is that I have elements of Proteus syndrome w...
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They are born with it, it is a genetic mutation. There are support websites with more info if you google it.
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Proteus Syndrome. Proteus syndrome is characterized by excessive growth of cells. Proteus syndrome is a rare condition., probably had Proteus syndrome. The excess growth of tissue that characterizes Proteus syndrome is progressive...
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Sometimes small overgrowths can occur on and around the eye. These are called dermoids or harmatomas. Parts of the eye that can be affected include the: Eyelids White of the eye (the sclera) Clear window at the front of the eye (the cornea)...
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"Michael Cohen discovered Proteus." Proteus syndrome is a congenital disorder:554 that causes skin overgrowth and atypical bone development, often accompanied by tumors over half the body.:776 Proteus syndrome is highly variable, ...
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