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Cowden disease

How is it diagnosed?

Diagnosis of CD is based on identification of the distinctive skin features of the disorder. The International Cowden Syndrome Consortium has proposed diagnostic criteria for the syndrome (Operational Criteria for the Diagnosis of CS. Daly, M. NCCN practice guidelines: Genetics/familial high-risk cancer screening. Oncology 1999:13:161-86).

Individuals with CD need to be regularly screened for cancers.

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Medical text written September 2004 by Contact a Family. Approved September 2004 by Dr D Hargrave, Consultant Paediatric Oncologist, Royal Marsden Hospital, Sutton, UK.

 

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