Cowden syndrome—a case report emphasizing the role of the dental surgeon in diagnosis. (15th July 2014)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Webber, Liana Preto; Martins, Manoela Domingues; Carrard, Vinícius Coelho; Trevizani Martins, Marco Antônio; Munerato, Maria Cristina
• Is Part Of: Special care in dentistry. Volume 35:Number 1(2015:Jan./Feb.)
• Page Start: 51
• Page End: 54
• Publication Date: 2014-07-15
• Subjects: People with disabilities -- Dental care -- Periodicals; Older people -- Dental care -- Periodicals; Hospital dental service -- Periodicals; Dental Care for Disabled -- Periodicals; Dental Service, Hospital -- Periodicals; Geriatric Dentistry -- Periodicals; 617.60087
• DOI: 10.1111/scd.12081
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 0275-1879

Abstract

<abstract abstract-type="main"> <title>ABSTRACT</title> <p>Cowden syndrome or multiple hamartoma syndrome, is a rare genetic condition inherited in an autosomal dominant pattern characterized by cutaneous manifestations, polyps, thyroid gland neoplasias, and macrocephaly. This report presents the case of a 36‐year‐old patient who looked for dental treatment for a gingival nodule. Current and past medical history and oral and facial manifestations led to the diagnosis of Cowden syndrome. This case report emphasizes the role of the dental surgeon in the diagnosis of this systemic disease, based on the analysis of medical history and manifestations in the oral cavity.</p> </abstract>