The importance of the dentist in the diagnosis of Cowden syndrome: case report

Authors

  • Camila Feier Viegas University of Brasília – Brasília – DF – Brazil.
  • Tulio de Lucena Pires University of Brasília – Brasília – DF – Brazil.
  • Paulo Tadeu de Souza Figueiredo University of Brasília – Brasília – DF – Brazil.
  • Andre Ferreira Leite University of Brasília – Brasília – DF – Brazil.
  • Clemes Alves Mesquita University of Brasília – Brasília – DF – Brazil.

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.14295/bds.2016.v19i3.1262

Abstract

Cowden Syndrome is an autosomal dominant disorder characterized by the development of several hamartomas in a variety of tissues, including the skin, gastrointestinal tract, adipose tissue, and bone and connective tissues. This syndrome is associated with a high risk of developing malignancies, especially breast, thyroid and endometrium cancers. This report presents a case of a 53-year-old patient who sought assistance at the Dentistry Department of the University Hospital of Brasilia (HUB) to receive basic dental treatment. The current and past medical history and oral and facial manifestations led to the diagnosis of Cowden syndrome. This case report aims to highlight the importance of a dental surgeon in the diagnosis of this syndrome, based on the observation of oral manifestations and medical history.

Keywords

Cowden Syndrome; Multiple Hamartoma Syndrome.

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Author Biography

Camila Feier Viegas, University of Brasília – Brasília – DF – Brazil.

Dentistry Department of the University Hospital of Brasília. 

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Published

2016-09-29

How to Cite

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Viegas CF, Pires T de L, Figueiredo PT de S, Leite AF, Mesquita CA. The importance of the dentist in the diagnosis of Cowden syndrome: case report. BDS [Internet]. 2016 Sep. 29 [cited 2025 Aug. 21];19(3):111-6. Available from: https://ojs.ict.unesp.br/index.php/cob/article/view/1262

Issue

Vol. 19 No. 3 (2016): Jul. - Sep. / 2016 - Published September 2016

Section

Case Report or Clinical Technique

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