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Cowden's disease

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Cow·den's disease (koudnz)
n.
An inherited condition characterized by benign tissue masses that form on the skin, hair follicles, and gums during infancy, and in the breasts following puberty, and are associated with a higher risk for developing malignancies.
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Cowden's disease is a hereditary disorder characterized by oropharyngeal fibrosis and multiple hamartomas with potential malignant changes.
Cowden's disease with vocal fold involvement by Hasselt, Charles A. van / Ear, Nose and Throat Journal
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