J Korean Radiol Soc.  1998 Aug;39(2):403-406. 10.3348/jkrs.1998.39.2.403.

Proteus Syndrome: A Case Report

• Yoo SY

• KMID: 2024858
• DOI: http://doi.org/10.3348/jkrs.1998.39.2.403

Abstract

Proteus syndrome is a rare congenital hamartomatous condition with a variety of abnormalities affecting allthree germ layers including overgrowth of various parts of the body, hemihypertrophy, unusual skeletalmalformation, skin lesions, and various tumors. I describe the radiologic findings in a 12 year-old boy withProteus syndrome. Computed tomography and magnetic resonance imaging are very useful for the specific diagnosis.

Keyword

Children, skeletal system; Extremities, abnormalities; Hamartoma

MeSH Terms

Child
Diagnosis
Germ Layers
Hamartoma
Humans
Magnetic Resonance Imaging
Male
Proteus Syndrome*
Proteus*
Skin