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PTEN Hamartoma Tumour Syndrome - Patient information

PTEN is a gene in our body that helps control cell growth. When this gene does not work correctly, it can lead to a condition called PTEN Hamartoma Tumour Syndrome (PHTS).

PHTS is a name that includes several conditions that used to be described separately, such as Cowden syndrome, Bannayan-Riley-Ruvalcaba syndrome and Proteus-like syndrome

Non-urgent advice: Local printing instructions

To print this resource locally, you will need to do the following:

  1. 'Page Sizing and Handling' - select the 'booklet' option.
  2. Choose Both sides if your printer does automatic double-sided (duplex) printing. Choose Front side only (print, flip, and reinsert) if it does not.
  3. Sheets from/to: Leave on All.
  4. Binding: Set to Left.
  5. Check the preview to the right to ensure everything looks correct, then click Print.
  6. If your printer does not print on both sides (i.e. duplex) you should get a prompt to re-insert the pages to begin printing on the reverse side. Ensure they are the correct orientation so that pages do not appear upside down.

For any queries relating to printing or local Trust use of this leaflet please contact Ian Kingsbury, Communications Lead: i.kingsbury@nhs.net