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
This condition is inherited in an autosomal dominant manner.
SpecialtyMedical genetics

It was featured aa the first story in the 7th episode of the 10th season of Mystery Diagnosis.[4]

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  1. ^ Rapini, Ronald P.; Bolognia, Jean L.; Jorizzo, Joseph L. (2007). Dermatology: 2-Volume Set. St. Louis: Mosby. ISBN 978-1-4160-2999-1.
  2. ^ 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)
  3. ^ "Proteus-like syndrome — About the Disease — Genetic and Rare Diseases Information Center". rarediseases.info.nih.gov. Retrieved 2022-07-05.
  4. ^ Mystery Diagnosis | Season 10 Episode 7 | Medical Documentaries Full Episodes, retrieved 2022-07-05

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