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Multidisciplinary management promoting wound healing in a patient with Proteus syndrome: a case report

  • By

  • Yue Tan

  • Xu Zhang

  • Hai-Bin Wang

  • Li Wang

  • Wen-Shuang Qiu

  • June 15, 2026

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    Proteus syndrome is a rare genetic disorder caused by AKT1 mutations, leading to asymmetric overgrowth and severe complications.

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    A 14-year-old patient with Proteus syndrome developed a severe soft tissue infection due to lower limb deformity, complicating his treatment.

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    Individualized anti-infective interventions by a clinical pharmacist significantly improved the patient's treatment course and wound healing.

  • 4

    The case highlights the need for a coordinated healthcare approach to manage the diverse clinical presentations and complications of Proteus syndrome.

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    Current treatment options for Proteus syndrome focus on symptom management, as there are no targeted drug therapies available.

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Multidisciplinary management promoting wound healing in a patient with Proteus syndrome: a case report

  • by Yue Tan, Xu Zhang, Hai-Bin Wang, Li Wang, Wen-Shuang Qiu

  • June 15, 2026

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