Proteus-like syndrome (PLS) is a condition similar to Proteus syndrome, but with an uncertain cause.[1] It's characterized by skeletal and hamartous overgrowth of multiple tissues, nevi in cerebriform connective tissue, blood vessel malformations and linear epidermal nevi.[2][3]
| Proteus-like syndrome | |
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| This condition is inherited in an autosomal dominant manner. | |
| Specialty | Medical genetics |
It was featured aa the first story in the 7th episode of the 10th season of Mystery Diagnosis.[4]
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edit- ^ Rapini, Ronald P.; Bolognia, Jean L.; Jorizzo, Joseph L. (2007). Dermatology: 2-Volume Set. St. Louis: Mosby. ISBN 978-1-4160-2999-1.
- ^ RESERVED, INSERM US14-- ALL RIGHTS. "Orphanet: Proteus like syndrome". www.orpha.net. Retrieved 2022-07-05.
{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: numeric names: authors list (link) - ^ "Proteus-like syndrome — About the Disease — Genetic and Rare Diseases Information Center". rarediseases.info.nih.gov. Retrieved 2022-07-05.
- ^ Mystery Diagnosis | Season 10 Episode 7 | Medical Documentaries Full Episodes, 19 March 2021, retrieved 2022-07-05