Affiliations: Department of Pediatric Neurology, College of
Medicine, University of Ibadan/University College Hospital, Ibadan,
Nigeria | Department of Dermatology, College of Medicine,
University of Ibadan/University College Hospital, Ibadan, Nigeria | Department of Radiology, College of Medicine,
University of Ibadan/University College Hospital, Ibadan, Nigeria
Note: [] Correspondence: Dr. IkeOluwa A. Lagunju, Lecturer, Consultant
Paediatrician, College of Medicine, University of Ibadan, University College
Hospital, Ibadan, Nigeria. E-mail: [email protected]
Abstract: Proteus syndrome is a rare disorder characterized by asymmetric,
disproportionate, progressive overgrowth of the skin, muscle, other connective
tissues, the brain and indeed, virtually any organ in the body. Epilepsy is a
recognized feature of Proteus syndrome. The case of a 16-month-old Nigerian
child, with the classical features of Proteus syndrome and epilepsy is
presented.
