A Case with Birt Hogg Dubé Syndrome
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A Case with Birt Hogg Dubé Syndrome

Turk J Dermatol 2013;7(4):245-247 DOI: 10.4274/tdd.1364
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Abstract

Birt – Hogg - Dubé syndrome associated with benign tumors of the hair follicle (fibrofolliculoma, trichodiscoma), a large number of lung cysts and renal tumor is an autosomal dominant genodermatosis. In these patients, benign tumors of the hair follicle is often seen after the age of 20, lung cysts in 20-30 years, renal tumors in 40-70 years. Lung function is usually normal and cysts can cause recurrent pneumothorraces. Herein patient with Birt-Hogg - Dubé syndrome refered to outpatient clinic of dermatology, is presented.

Keywords: Birt-Hogg-Dubé syndrome, cystic lung, fibrofolliculoma