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Cases of CS primarily presenting with oral clinical manifestations are relatively uncommon.<\/jats:p><\/jats:sec><jats:sec><jats:title>Methods\/Results<\/jats:title><jats:p>We report the case of a 41-year-old male proband who presented with bilateral commissural and lingual externally projecting symmetric lesions for over two years. The proband also exhibited other features, including macrocephaly, communication difficulties, and obesity. Similar oral clinical manifestations were observed in family members. Whole exome sequencing analysis revealed <jats:italic>PTEN<\/jats:italic> gene mutations associated with CS in both the proband and his younger brother. This case serves as a reminder to be aware of the diverse presentations of CS in oral clinical practice and highlights the importance of genetic testing for guiding diagnosis and treatment.<\/jats:p><\/jats:sec><jats:sec><jats:title>Conclusion<\/jats:title><jats:p>There are few reported cases of CS primarily presenting with oral lesions. 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