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Mar 4, 2024 · CLOVES syndrome is a rare disease that causes skin overgrowths in unborn children. Learn about the PIK3CA gene mutation and what to expect as a parent.
- Cristina Mutchler
CLOVES syndrome is a rare condition that is primarily characterized by congenital overgrowth of fatty tissue; malformations of the vascular system (the vessels that carry blood and lymph throughout the body); epidermal nevi; and spinal or skeletal abnormalities.
CLOVES syndrome is a rare disorder with vascular, skin, spinal, and bone abnormalities. Learn about the symptoms, causes, diagnosis, and treatments from experts at Boston Children's.
Aug 5, 2020 · CLOVES syndrome is a recently described rare disorder characterized by tissue overgrowth and complex vascular anomalies. CLOVES stands for congenital lipomatous (fatty) overgrowth, vascular malformations, epidermal nevi and scoliosis/skeletal/spinal anomalies.
CLOVES syndrome is a rare congenital disorder that affects the skin, vascular system, and skeleton. It is caused by a mutation in the PIK3CA gene and can be diagnosed by history, examination, and genetic testing.
Jun 9, 2024 · CLOVES syndrome is one of a group of syndromes known as overgrowth syndromes. CLOVES is an acronym and each letter represents a characteristic seen in the syndrome: CLO: Congenital Lipomatous Overgrowth. Congenital means that the lesion is present when the child is born. Lipomatous growths are large collections or masses of fatty tissue.
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