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disease > tumor > Cowden syndrome
disease > tumor > benign neoplasm > hamartoma > Cowden syndrome
disease > tumor > pseudotumor > hamartoma > Cowden syndrome

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Cowden syndrome  

Definition

  • Cowden syndrome (also known as Cowden's disease and multiple hamartoma syndrome) is an autosomal dominant inherited condition characterized by benign overgrowths called hamartomas as well as an increased lifetime risk of breast, thyroid, uterine, and other cancers. (Wikipedia)

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