Familial multiple discoid fibromas: A look-alike of Birt-Hogg-Dubé syndrome not linked to the FLCN locus - 14/01/12
Abstract |
Background |
Previously, we proposed that familial multiple trichodiscomas (OMIM 190340) is distinct from Birt-Hogg-Dubé syndrome (BHD) (OMIM #135150). BHD is characterized by multiple fibrofolliculomas/trichodiscomas, lung cysts, pneumothorax, and renal cell cancer. Germline FLCN mutations can be detected in most but not all BHD families.
Objective |
We sought to evaluate familial multiple trichodiscomas at a clinical and genetic level. We now renamed this condition “familial multiple discoid fibromas” (FMDF) to emphasize the distinction from BHD.
Methods |
In 8 additional families with an autosomal dominant pattern of multiple discoid fibromas we assessed the clinical findings and the histopathological features of skin lesions. FLCN germline mutation analysis was completed in 7 families. In two of these families segregation analysis was performed using polymorphic DNA markers in and around the FLCN locus.
Results |
The clinical findings in FMDF are different from those in BHD with early onset of skin lesions, prominent involvement of the pinnae, and discoid fibromas without the follicular epithelial component characteristic of the fibrofolliculoma/trichodiscoma spectrum of BHD. In addition, there were no evident pulmonary or renal complications. In none of the families were pathogenic FLCN germline mutations identified. Using segregation analysis we could exclude involvement of the FLCN locus in the two kindreds tested.
Limitations |
The prevalence of FMDF is presently unknown. The underlying gene defect has not yet been identified.
Conclusions |
FMDF is clinically distinct from BHD and is not linked to the FLCN locus.
Le texte complet de cet article est disponible en PDF.Key words : angiofibroma, Birt-Hogg-Dubé syndrome, discoid fibroma, fibrofolliculoma, FLCN, folliculin, sclerotic fibroma, trichodiscoma
Abbreviations used : BHD, FMDF, FMT
Plan
Funding sources: None. |
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Conflicts of interest: None declared. |
Vol 66 - N° 2
P. 259.e1-259.e9 - février 2012 Retour au numéroBienvenue sur EM-consulte, la référence des professionnels de santé.
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