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overgrowth syndrome; overgrowth malformation disorder
Genetics:
- some associated with PIK3CA gene mutation
- PIK3CA overgrowth syndrome
- also see
- Beckwith-Wiedemann syndrome
- Simpson dysmorphia syndrome
Complications:
- overgrowth syndromes with PIK3CA gene mutation associated with frequent excessive scarring after surgery [1]
Specific
Beckwith-Wiedemann; exomphalos-macroglossia-gigantism syndrome
PIK3CA overgrowth syndrome
Simpson-Golabi-Behmel syndrome; Simpson dysmorphia syndrome; X-linked dysplasia gigantism syndrome
General
developmental disorder syndrome (multisystem disorder)
genetic syndrome (multisystem disorder)
References
- Steiner JE, Cottrell CE, Streicher JL et al
Scarring in Patients With PIK3CA-Related Overgrowth Syndromes.
JAMA Dermatol. Published online March 7, 2018.
PMID: 29516089
https://jamanetwork.com/journals/jamadermatology/article-abstract/2673443