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• (KAR-nee KOM-plex) A rare, inherited disorder marked by dark spots on the skin and tumors in the heart, endocrine glands, skin, and nerves. There are two types of Carney complex, which are caused by mutations (changes) in different genes.

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  "Carney complex." Dictionary of Cancer Terms. National Cancer Institute. 9 June. 2023 http://www.expertglossary.com/definition/carney-complex.

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