Multiple hamartoma syndrome
(MUL-tih-pul HA-mar-TOH-muh SIN-drome) An inherited disorder marked by the formation of many noncancerous growths called hamartomas. These growths occur in the skin, breast, thyroid, colon, intestines, and mouth. Patients with multiple hamartoma syndrome are at increased risk of certain types of cancer, including cancers of the breast and thyroid. Also called Cowden disease and Cowden syndrome.
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