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Multiple schwannomas, multiple nevi, and multiple vaginal leiomyomas: A new dominant syndrome
Robert J. Gorlin,
Ioannis G. Koutlas,
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Robert J. Gorlin
Division of Oral Pathology, Department of Oral Science, University of Minnesota School of Dentistry, Minneapolis, Minnesota
University of Minnesota School of Dentistry, 515 Delaware Street S.E., 16-127, Minneapolis, MN 55455. E-mail: [email protected]Search for more papers by this authorIoannis G. Koutlas
Division of Oral Pathology, Department of Oral Science, University of Minnesota School of Dentistry, Minneapolis, Minnesota
Search for more papers by this authorRobert J. Gorlin,
Ioannis G. Koutlas,
Corresponding Author
Robert J. Gorlin
Division of Oral Pathology, Department of Oral Science, University of Minnesota School of Dentistry, Minneapolis, Minnesota
University of Minnesota School of Dentistry, 515 Delaware Street S.E., 16-127, Minneapolis, MN 55455. E-mail: [email protected]Search for more papers by this authorIoannis G. Koutlas
Division of Oral Pathology, Department of Oral Science, University of Minnesota School of Dentistry, Minneapolis, Minnesota
Search for more papers by this authorFirst published: 06 December 1998
Citations: 20
Abstract
We report on a family of seven affected with a new syndrome of multiple deep schwannomas, multiple nevi (both intradermal and compound types), and multiple leiomyomas of the vagina. Inheritance is dominant, whether autosomal or X-linked cannot be determined at this time. The nevi, which are congenital, appear to be a marker for the syndrome. Both the schwannomas and leiomyomas do not manifest until adulthood. Am. J. Med. Genet. 78:76–81, 1998. © 1998 Wiley-Liss, Inc.
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