Cowden syndrome. Early presentation, late diagnosis

Authors

• Sultan H. Al-Khenaizan, Division of Dermatology, Department of Medicine, King Saud Bin Abdulaziz University for Health Sciences, King Fahad National Guard Hospital, PO Box 22490, Riyadh 11426, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. Tel. +966 (1) 2520088 Ext. 14175. Fax. +966 (1) 2520088 Ext. 14229. E-mail: salkhenaizan{at}hotmail.com
• Khaled A. Mohajer, Division of Dermatology, Department of Medicine, King Saud Bin Abdulaziz University for Health Sciences, King Fahad National Guard Hospital, PO Box 22490, Riyadh 11426, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. Tel. +966 (1) 2520088 Ext. 14175. Fax. +966 (1) 2520088 Ext. 14229. E-mail: salkhenaizan{at}hotmail.com

Abstract

Cowden syndrome is a rare genodermatosis characterized by the formation of hamartomas in various organs and increased risk of malignancy. This disease has variable expression and often presents with subtle skin signs, which can be missed. We report a 39-year-old Saudi male who presented with acral keratoses of Cowden syndrome, and misdiagnosed and treated by many dermatologists as viral wart. We aim to increase awareness of Cowden syndrome among health care workers.

Article Type

Case Report

First Page

562

Last Page

564

Recommended Citation

Al-Khenaizan, Sultan H. and Mohajer, Khaled A. (2012) "Cowden syndrome. Early presentation, late diagnosis," Saudi Medical Journal: Vol. 33: Iss. 5, Article 14.
DOI: https://doi.org/10.15537/1658-3175.5554