An interesting thing about this syndrome is that people became aware of this disease after the movie “The Elephant Man”. Generally, it is a genetic disorder which causes abnormal growth of skin and bones specially sole of foot. Tumors are also formed under skin and bones. It is characterized by reckless growth of limbs and digits, spine become curved and abnormal growth of blood vessels and lymphatics. Common symptoms are enlarged back of head, drooping eyelids and long face. Let me tell you the interesting reason behind the name of this syndrome, it is named after Greek god "Proteus", who had the ability to change shape of his body according to his will.
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