Syndrome in question. Costello syndrome

An Bras Dermatol. 2014 Nov-Dec;89(6):1005-6. doi: 10.1590/abd1806-4841.20143062.

Abstract

Costello syndrome (CS) is a rare genetic disorder, first described by Costello in 1971, caused by mutations in the HRAS proto-oncogene. Clinical findings include facial dysmorphism, skin disorders, cognitive impairment, cardiac and musculoskeletal defects. There is an increased risk of malignancies in these patients, due to the proto-oncogene mutation, and also sudden death secondary to heart disease. We report a case with characteristic phenotype, highlighting the peculiar skin changes.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Costello Syndrome / complications
  • Costello Syndrome / pathology*
  • Costello Syndrome / physiopathology
  • Facies
  • Female
  • Humans
  • Keratoderma, Palmoplantar / pathology
  • Proto-Oncogene Mas
  • Skin Abnormalities / pathology*
  • Young Adult