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Bannayan-Riley-Ruvalcaba syndrome

Bannayan-Riley-Ruvalcaba syndrome

The PTEN hamartoma tumour syndrome (PHTS) includes Cowden syndrome (CS), Bannayan-Riley-Ruvalcaba syndrome (BRRS), Proteus syndrome (PS), and Proteus-like syndrome.

TESTING STRATEGY

Automated sequence analysis of the promoter region and exons 1 to 9 of the PTEN gene, followed by MLPA analysis of the PTEN gene if no pathogenic mutations are identified.

SAMPLE REQUIREMENTS & REPORTING TIME

  • 5-10ml blood in EDTA or DNA
  • 8 weeks for mutation screen
  • 2 weeks for testing for a known mutation
  • 3 working days for prenatal diagnosis, available by prior arrangement. Please contact the laboratory.

FURTHER INFORMATION / LINKS

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