Birt-Hogg-Dubé syndrom

Anders Aagaard Rehfeld; Maurice A M van Steensel; Lennart Friis-Hansen

Birt-Hogg-Dubé syndrom

Translated title of the contribution: Birt-Hogg-Dubé syndrome

Anders Aagaard Rehfeld, Maurice A M van Steensel, Lennart Friis-Hansen

Abstract

Birt-Hogg-Dubé (BHD) is a rare autosomal dominant genodermatosis, characterized by cutaneous hamartomas, pulmonary cysts, spontaneous pneumothorax and kidney tumours. BHD is caused by mutation in the gene which codes for folliculin (FLCN). FLCN is part of the mTOR-AMPK signal transduction pathway. Genetic testing of patients is now possible. Furthermore, understanding of the biology and mechanisms behind BHD-associated disease provides an opportunity for development of new treatment options.

Translated title of the contribution	Birt-Hogg-Dubé syndrome
Original language	Danish
Journal	Ugeskrift for Laeger
Volume	172
Issue number	29
Pages (from-to)	2085-90
Number of pages	6
Publication status	Published - 19 Jul 2010
Externally published	Yes

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Birt-Hogg-Dubé syndrom

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