Birt-Hogg-Dube Syndrome

Autosomal dominant neoplastic syndrome characterised by genodermatosis, lung cysts, spontaneous and recurrent PNEUMOTHORAX; and RENAL CANCER. It is associated with mutations in the folliculin protein gene (FLCN protein).

Year introduced: 2011

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Tree Number(s): C04.700.212, C16.320.700.212

MeSH Unique ID: D058249

Entry Terms:

• Birt Hogg Dube Syndrome
• Fibrofolliculomas with Trichodiscomas and Acrochordons
• Birt-Hogg-Dubé Syndrome
• Hornstein-Birt-Hogg-Dubé Syndrome
• Hornstein-Knickenberg Syndrome

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Diseases Category
Neoplasms
Neoplastic Syndromes, Hereditary
Birt-Hogg-Dube Syndrome

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Diseases Category
Congenital, Hereditary, and Neonatal Diseases and Abnormalities
Genetic Diseases, Inborn
Neoplastic Syndromes, Hereditary
Birt-Hogg-Dube Syndrome