Proteus syndrome

GPTKB entity

Statements (35)
Predicate Object
gptkbp:instanceOf gptkb:genetic_disorder
gptkb:rare_disease
gptkbp:affects adults
children
gptkbp:causedBy mosaic mutation in AKT1 gene
gptkbp:characterizedBy vascular malformations
asymmetric growth
connective tissue nevi
overgrowth of bones
overgrowth of skin
overgrowth of tissues
gptkbp:diagnosedBy clinical evaluation
genetic testing
gptkbp:firstDescribed 1979
Michael Cohen Jr.
gptkbp:frequency less than 1 in 1,000,000 people
gptkbp:ICD-10_code Q87.0
gptkbp:inheritance not inherited (sporadic mutation)
gptkbp:namedAfter gptkb:Proteus_(Greek_god)
gptkbp:notableCase Joseph Merrick (The Elephant Man)
gptkbp:OMIM 176920
gptkbp:prevalence extremely rare
gptkbp:prognosis variable
gptkbp:symptom tumors
skeletal abnormalities
skin lesions
disproportionate growth
gptkbp:treatment supportive care
surgical intervention
gptkbp:bfsParent gptkb:AKT1
gptkb:Klippel–Trénaunay–Weber_syndrome
gptkb:PTEN_hamartoma_tumor_syndrome
gptkb:multiple_hamartoma_syndrome
gptkbp:bfsLayer 7
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label Proteus syndrome