Carney Complex

**Semantic type:** Disease or Syndrome

**Definition:** An autosomal dominant disorder most often caused by mutations in the PRKAR1A gene. It is characterized by the presence of myxomas in the heart and skin, skin hyperpigmentation, increased endocrine activity and melanotic schwannomas.

**Synonyms:** - Atrial Myxoma with Lentigines - CNC - Carney Syndrome - Carney complex - Carney syndrome - Carney's Syndrome - LAMB - Lentigines, Atrial Myxoma, Mucocutaneous Myoma, Blue Nevus Syndrome - Nevi, Atrial Myxoma, Skin Myxoma, Ephelides Syndrome