Search results
Aug 9, 2012 · Proteus syndrome (PS) is characterized by progressive segmental or patchy overgrowth most commonly affecting the skeleton, skin, adipose, and central nervous systems. In most individuals PS has modest or no manifestations at birth, develops and progresses rapidly beginning in the toddler period, and relentlessly progresses through childhood ...
Aug 4, 2023 · Summary. Proteus syndrome is a rare disorder characterized by overgrowth of various tissues of the body. The cause of the disorder is a mosaic variant in a gene called AKT1. Disproportionate, asymmetric overgrowth occurs in a mosaic pattern (i.e., a random “patchy” pattern of affected and unaffected areas).
Summary. Proteus syndrome is characterized by excessive growth of a part or portion of the body. The overgrowth is usually asymmetric, which means it affects the right and left sides of the body differently. Newborns with Proteus syndrome have few or no signs of the disorder. It may result in differences in appearance and with time, an ...
Sep 19, 2017 · Overview. Proteus syndrome is an extremely rare but chronic, or long-term, condition. It causes an overgrowth of skin, bones, blood vessels, and fatty and connective tissue. These overgrowths...
Apr 6, 2024 · Proteus syndrome is an extremely rare genetic condition that causes tissues of the body, such as skin and bone, to overgrow. The overgrowth often happens disproportionately, and can severely change a person's appearance. Proteus syndrome is a progressive condition. Symptoms first appear in early childhood, between 6 and 18 months of age.
Aug 26, 2013 · Proteus syndrome is a rare condition that can cause physical differences and changes over time. Many parents and families are frustrated by how long it can take to get a diagnosis and how hard it can be to find a doctor with experience treating this condition.
Proteus Syndrome. Updated: Oct 26, 2023. Author: Germaine L Defendi, MD, MS, FAAP; Chief Editor: Luis O Rohena, MD, PhD, FAAP, FACMG more... Print. Practice Essentials. Proteus syndrome is a...
