Proteus-like syndrome
Medical condition
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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 | |
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| This condition is inherited in an autosomal dominant manner. | |
| Specialty | Medical genetics |
It was featured as the first story in the 7th episode of the 10th season of Mystery Diagnosis.[4]