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==[[Proteus syndromehistorical perspective|Historical Perspective]]==
==[[Proteus syndromehistorical perspective|Historical Perspective]]==
=== Discovery ===
* Proteus syndrome was first discovered by Frederick Treves, a British surgeon, in 1884.
* Frederick Treves
*


==[[Proteus syndromeclassification|Classification]]==
==[[Proteus syndromeclassification|Classification]]==

Revision as of 20:53, 26 March 2019


Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1]; Associate Editor(s)-in-Chief: Vamsikrishna Gunnam M.B.B.S [2]

Synonyms and keywords:PS

Overview

Proteus syndrome is an exceedingly rare disorder which falls under the category of hamartomatous disorder. Proteus syndrome is a very complex disorder which involves multiple organ systems in the body.

Historical Perspective

Discovery

  • Proteus syndrome was first discovered by Frederick Treves, a British surgeon, in 1884.
  • Frederick Treves

Classification

Pathophysiology

Causes

Differentiating Proteus syndrome from other Diseases

Epidemiology and Demographics

Risk Factors

Screening

Natural History, Complications, and Prognosis

Diagnosis

Diagnostic study of choice

History and Symptoms

Physical Examination

Laboratory Findings

Electrocardiogram

X-Ray Findings

Echocardiography and Ultrasound

CT-Scan Findings

MRI Findings

Other Imaging Findings

Other Diagnostic Studies

Treatment

Medical Therapy

Surgery

Primary Prevention

Secondary Prevention

Cost-Effectiveness of Therapy

Future or Investigational Therapies

Case Studies

Case #1