Genetic Pathways, Part 2
As part of our commitment to resident education, Cutis is excited to offer this monthly section with board-relevant, easy-to-review material.
This fact sheet details some of the important tumor suppressor pathways in dermatology and the clinical manifestations seen with these genetic derangements.
After, test your knowledge by answering the 5 practice questions.
Practice Questions
1. A 6-month-old male infant presented to your dermatology clinic with an ash-leaf macule on the right back. What is the most common gene defect seen in this condition?
,a. tuberin
b. merlin
c. neurofibromin
d. smoothened
e. hamartin
