Burchette Syndrome: Understanding Birt-Hogg-Dubé Syndrome

"Burchette syndrome" is not a recognized medical entity. You likely mean Birt-Hogg-Dubé syndrome (BHD), a rare autosomal dominant disorder caused by FLCN gene mutations. Features include:

• Skin: fibrofolliculomas, trichodiscomas, acrochordons (face, neck, upper torso)
• Lungs: bilateral pulmonary cysts, spontaneous pneumothorax risk
• Kidneys: increased risk of hybrid oncocytic tumors, clear cell and chromophobe renal cell carcinoma

Diagnosis: clinical criteria, genetic testing. Management: dermatologic monitoring, pulmonary surveillance (CT), renal screening (MRI), pneumothorax prevention/education. Genetic counseling for families.