ArticleCureus2022
Cowden Syndrome Case Report: Use of an Ultrasonic Surgical Aspirator for Cosmetic Removal of Lip Hamartomas.
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Abstract
Cowden syndrome (CS) is an autosomal dominant condition that is relatively rare. CS patients can have tumors derived from all three germlines. They can present with mucocutaneous hamartomas or other benign tumors, and have an increased risk of malignancies of the thyroid, breast, kidney, GI tract, and skin. In our clinic, a 40-year-old CS patient presented for thyroidectomy after fine needle aspiration was suspicious for papillary thyroid carcinoma (PTC). Another major concern was the cosmetic appearance of her lips, which were diffusely covered with small hamartomas. We were able to remove these in a novel manner using a cavitron ultrasonic surgical aspirator (CUSA; Integra Lifesciences, Princeton, NJ, USA). Using the CUSA tangential to the lip surface allowed for removal of the hamartomas in a way that created a smooth and cosmetically appealing outcome for the patient. The use of an ultrasonic surgical aspirator is a novel way to cosmetically treat hamartomas of the lip for CS patients.
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