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Birt-Hogg-Dube Syndrome

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Definition: Autosomal dominant neoplastic syndrome characterised by genodermatosis, lung cysts, spontaneous and recurrent PNEUMOTHORAX; and RENAL CANCER. It is associated with mutations in the folliculin protein gene (FLCN protein).      Other names Birt Hogg Dube Syndrome; Fibrofolliculomas with Trichodiscomas and Acrochor
 
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FLCN protein, human  0   *Proto-Oncogene Proteins *Tumor Suppressor Proteins Birt-Hogg-Dube Syndrome. J Med Genet 2003 May;40(5);364-7

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