Proteus syndrome

Proteus syndrome is a genetic disorder that scientists believe Joseph Carey Merrick (also known as Elephant Man) had contracted from birth. Victims of Proteus syndrome have large tumours and overgrown parts of their body.

 References 

 Other websites 

  GeneReviews/NCBI/NIH/UW entry on PTEN Hamartoma Tumor Syndrome (PHTS)

Category:Genetic disorders