Muir-Torre syndrome associated with a family history of hyperlipidemia

J Am Acad Dermatol. 1993 Feb;28(2 Pt 2):285-8. doi: 10.1016/0190-9622(93)70035-r.

Abstract

The Muir-Torre syndrome is a rare disorder characterized by sebaceous neoplasms of the skin and multiple visceral malignancies. The syndrome appears to be a familial, autosomal dominant condition. We diagnosed this syndrome in a previously unreported patient and found a personal and family history of malignancies and hyperlipidemia. The association of Muir-Torre syndrome with a family history of hyperlipidemia, another autosomal dominant condition, has not been previously reported. The possible genetic relationship between the two disorders is discussed.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Aged
  • Humans
  • Hyperlipidemia, Familial Combined / complications*
  • Hyperlipidemia, Familial Combined / genetics
  • Intestinal Neoplasms / complications*
  • Intestinal Neoplasms / genetics
  • Male
  • Neoplastic Syndromes, Hereditary / complications*
  • Neoplastic Syndromes, Hereditary / genetics
  • Pedigree
  • Sebaceous Gland Neoplasms / complications*
  • Sebaceous Gland Neoplasms / genetics
  • Syndrome