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Gardner syndrome (GS) is a phenotypic variant of familial adenomatous polyposis (FAP). The syndrome is characterized by premalignant intestinal polyposis and distinct extraintestinal features, such as multiple epidermoid cysts, osteomas, and desmoid or fibrous tumors of the skin and soft tissue [1].

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  1. Department of Dermatology, The Mt. Sinai Hospital, New York, NY, USA

    Alexandra Golant M.D.

  2. Department of Dermatology, Mt. Sinai School of Medicine, New York, NY, USA

    Joshua A. Zeichner M.D.

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Golant, A., Zeichner, J.A. (2014). Gardner Syndrome. In: Zeichner, J. (eds) Acneiform Eruptions in Dermatology. Springer, New York, NY. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-1-4614-8344-1_29

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